1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. boiling water
1 box devil's food cake mix
2 eggs
1 (20 oz.) can cherry pie filling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and dust with cocoa a 9x13 inch pan.

In a large bowl, blend the baking soda with the boiling water. Add the cake mix and eggs. Beat mixture for 2 minutes. Fold in cherry pie filling. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes. Frost with chocolate icing or serve with Cool Whip.