3 eggs
1 pkg. Devil's Food cake mix
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1 (4 oz.) pkg. chocolate instant pudding

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.

Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in cake mix (dry), cherry pie filling and oil until blended. Spread in pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. (Surface of cake will be bumpy.) Cool completely. Prepare pudding as directed on package for pie. Let stand about 5 minutes. Spread evenly over cake. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream, cherries and nuts, if desired. Store cake in refrigerator.