Drummer Boy Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
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   Refrigerate 1 cup Cool Whip; freeze remaining Cool Whip.
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   Meanwhile, prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round layers, blending dry pudding mix into batter before pouring into prepared pans.
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   Cool cakes in pans 10 min.
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   ; invert onto wire racks.
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   Gently remove pans.
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   Cool cakes completely.
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   Meanwhile, mix 2 Tbsp.
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   sugar and milk.
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    Brush onto tops of wafers; set aside.
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    Spoon frozen Cool Whip into microwaveable bowl.
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    Add chocolate.
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    Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min.
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    or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 1 min.
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    Let stand 15 min.
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    to thicken.
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    Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in medium bowl with whisk until well blended.
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    Add cherries and thawed Cool Whip; mix well.
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    Stack cake layers on plate, filling with cream cheese mixture.
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    Frost with chocolate mixture.
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    Decorate with wafers and remaining ingredients to resemble drum and drumsticks.
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    Keep refrigerated.