EASY BLACK FOREST LAYER CAKE

1 (2-layer size) chocolate fudge cake mix

3 eggs 

1/2 cup oil

1/2 tsp almond extract

1 cans (16-oz each) dark chocolate frosting

1 cup heavy cream

3 tbsp powdered sugar

1 can cherry pie filling

Chocolate curls, optional

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray or grease 2 9-inch round cake pans.

Prepare cake mix with 1 1/4 cup water, eggs and oil according to directions; stir in extract. Evenly divide batter between the two prepared pans. Bake at 350-degrees 24-29 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Let cool in pans 10 minutes then transfer from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.

Transfer 1 layer to a cake serving plate. Spread 1 cup of frosting over the top of layer. Top with the remaining layer. Spread remaining frosting over the top and sides of cake.

On medium-high speed of electric mixer, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff. In batches, transfer whipped cream to a pastry bag fitted with large star tip.

Drain pie filling slightly and mound over the top center of the cake. Pipe the whipped cream around edge of pie filling. Garnish with chocolate curls, if used.

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