CHOCOLATE-CHERRY MOUSSE DELIGHT

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I concocted this for a ladies get-together because several of us were watching our weight. I topped each slice of cherry cake with homemade mousse and chocolate covered cherries-sure to delight! -Teresa Gilbreth of Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries with stems
1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Drain cherries, reserving juice; set cherries aside. Add enough cold water to cherry juice to measure 1-1/4 cups. In a large bowl, beat cake mix and cherry juice mixture on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until dark golden brown and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan onto a wire rack; cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a knife around sides of cake and remove from pan., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Pat cherries dry with paper towels. Holding cherries by the stem, dip in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; refrigerate until set. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes or until thickened. Whisk until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Slice cake; serve with mousse and dipped cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.