Walnut Cherry Cake

1 C walnuts

1 two-layer size pkg white cake mix

½ t vanilla

6 drops red food coloring

1 8-oz container non-dairy whipped topping

1 1-lb 5-oz can cherry pie filling

∙ Coarsely chop ¼ C nuts and set aside.

∙ Chop remainder nuts medium fine.

∙ Prepare cake mix as directed on package adding vanilla and ¾ C nuts.

∙ Bake in two 9" layer pans.

∙ Cool 10 minutes then remove from pans to cool.

∙ Combine food coloring and whipped topping.

∙ Spread a 1" wide ring of topping on outer edge of each layer.

∙ Spoon pie filling in center of each.

∙ Stack layers on serving plate and spread remaining topping on sides of cake.

∙ Sprinkle reserved nuts on cake top and chill.

∙ Makes 12 servings.