Black Forest Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Prepare cake batter as directed on package.
3. 3
   Add dry pudding mix; beat until well blended.
4. 4
   Pour evenly into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
5. 5
   Bake 30 min.
6. 6
   or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
7. 7
   Cool 15 min.
8. 8
   ; remove from pans.
9. 9
   Cool completely on wire racks.
10. 10
    Mix cherry pie filling and kirsch until well blended.
11. 11
    Reserve 1/2 cup each of the cherry mixture and whipped topping for garnish; spoon remaining cherry mixture evenly over one of the cake layers on serving plate.
12. 12
    Spread 1 cup of the remaining whipped topping evenly over the cherry mixture; top with second cake layer.
13. 13
    Spread 1-1/2 cups of the remaining whipped topping onto side and top of the cake.
14. 14
    Top with dollops of the remaining whipped topping.
15. 15
    Garnish with the reserved cherry mixture and grated chocolate.
16. 16
    Refrigerate until ready to serve.
17. 17
    Store leftover cake in refrigerator.