1/2 c. butter, softened
1 pkg. Betty Crocker yellow cake mix
2 cans (21 oz. each) cherry pie filling
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut butter into cake mix (dry) until crumbly; reserve 1 1/2 cups mixture. Pat remaining mixture lightly in ungreased oblong pan, building up 1/2 inch edges. Spread pie filling over cake mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges.

Mix walnuts and reserved mixture; sprinkle on top. Bake 45 to 50 minutes. Serve warm, and, if desired, with whipped cream or ice cream. Yields 12 to 15 servings.