Cherry pie filling dresses up homemade chocolate cake layers in this impressive dessert. "I found the recipe on a newspaper we used for packing material when we moved to our new home," recalls Nancy Heesch of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. "Our family enjoys it so much, it has become the traditional birthday cake at our house."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. heart-shaped or round baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Split cake in half; place one layer on a serving plate. Spread with one can of pie filling; top with second cake layer. Pipe whipped topping around edge; garnish with chocolate chips. , Spoon cherries from the second can of pie filling onto the top of the cake (refrigerate any remaining filling for another use).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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