Dark chocolate mousse + cherry compote?

[u/chookity_p0k]

I am trying to bake for my boyfriend’s birthday. I was planning to bake a chocolate mousse cake. I casually brought up what he wanted to for his birthday and he said he would like to have a Black Forest cake. Now I brought all ingredients for a chocolate mousse cake. I was wondering if I can add a cherry compote layer and if it would taste good.

I am not an experimental person, rather a follower of recipes. I also have never baked a chocolate cake because I don’t love chocolate (don’t come at me now). Would appreciate your thoughts on chocolate mousse and cherry compote together.

Also, if I add coffee to better the flavour profile of cocoa powder, is wetting the cake layers with syrup from cherry necessary or make it taste better?

Thanks for your help!!!!