Remove cake from refrigerator and place on decorative serving platter. Using a chopstick, thick skewer or large fork, poke holes all over surface deep into cake layer.
Slowly pour Kirshwasser or cherry juice over top allowing it to sink into holes.
Make a whipped cream border around top of cake and carefully spoon cherry pie filling inside border.
Place a dollop of whipped cream in center and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or curls.
Serve immediately.
Serves 9-12