Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 . Prepare cake mix according to package directions.

Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 baking pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely. In a large mixing bowl, beat sour cream, dry pudding mix, 1/3 cup of milk and creme de cassis until mixture is fluffy.

Gradually add remaining milk, beating until smooth, Pour over cooled chocolate cake. Cover and chill. Drain cherries, reserving 3/4 cup of syrup. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in reserved syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly.

Cook 1 minute more. Add drained cherries and cool. Spread over chilled pudding mixture. Cover and chill overnight. Before serving, whip cream to soft peaks. Pipe over in a lattice design. Sprinkle with nuts. Cut into squares to serve.

Yield: 12 servings.

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