BLACK FOREST BROWNIE CAKE

1 pkg. (19.8 oz.) brownie mix

ingredients to prepare cake like version

¼ tea. almond extract

1 can (21 oz.) Comstock or Wilderness Cherry Pie Filling

2 cups non-dairy whipped topping

¼ cup sliced almonds*

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9” round cake pans. Prepare brownie mix according to pkg. directions for cake-like version. Divide evenly between prepared pans. Bake 18 to 20 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 min. in pans. Loosen edges; remove to wire racks. Cool completely. Stir almond extract into cherry filling. Place one brownie layer on serving plate. Top with 1½ cups of whipped topping, spreading within ½” of edge. Spread 1 cup cherry filling evenly over whipped topping. Top with second layer. Spread remaining cherry filling over top within ½” of edge. Decoratively dollop remaining whipped topping around edge of torte. Sprinkle toasted almonds over top. *To toast almonds, spread almonds in single layer in shallow baking pan. Bake 325° for 6 to 8 min. or until golden. Makes 12 servings.