Shelly's Recipe

BLACK FOREST BROWNIE TORTE

Category: Tortes

1 pkg brownie mix
3 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling, divided
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cake-like version. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 18 to 20 minutes. Do not over bake. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Place one brownie layer on serving plate. Top with 2 cups of the whipped topping, spreading to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Spread 1 cup cherry pie filling over whipped topping. Top with second brownie layer. Spread remaining cherry pie filling over top to within 1/2 inch of edge. Dollop or pipe remaining 1 cup whipped topping around edge of torte. Sprinkle toasted almonds over top. Serves 12