CHOCOLATE CHERRY NUT CAKE

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A cake mix and canned frosting make it easy to serve this dessert, even on busy weeknights. It has a hint of almond that complements the cherries and nuts.-LaJune P. Holton, Sterling, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, sour cream, eggs and extract. Stir in pie filling. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Frost with chocolate frosting. Sprinkle with nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.