Black Forest Cherry Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (18 ounce) box devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
4 eggs
2 cups coconut, flaked
1 (20 ounce) cherry pie filling
1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip (Extra Creamy)

Preparation

Using an electric mixer blend cake mix, vegetable oil, milk and eggs.
Pour one-half of cake mixture into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
Sprinkle with coconut.
Spoon cherry pie filling over coconut.
Pour remaining one-half of cake mixture and smooth out evenly.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 or 45 minutes.
Let cool completely.
Spread cool whip over entire cake.
If desired, garnish with additional cherry pie filling.
Keep refrigerated.
Serve in squares and enjoy!