black forest oats layer cake

How To Make black forest oats layer cake

• Step 1
  In a medium jar, combine 1 cup rolled oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup cherry pie filling and chocolate milk. Using a fork, stir together for 2 minutes until blended.
• Step 2
  Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Step 3
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9" round cake pans with cooking spray.
• Step 4
  In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs and pudding mix. Beat at low speed for 3 minutes.
• Step 5
  Add the chocolate-cherry oat mixture into the cake batter and beat again on medium speed for 30 minutes.
• Step 6
  Pour into the cake pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 8 minutes.
• Step 7
  Heat 2 tablespoons margarine in a large deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add remaining rolled oats and sliced maraschino cherries and saute for 5 minutes or until set.
• Step 8
  Remove from heat. Stir in hot fudge sauce. Set aside.
• Step 9
  Heat remaining margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk chopped white chocolate and cream of tartar together for 2 minutes until smooth. Slowly stir in half and half. Remove from heat.
• Step 10
  In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream, melted white chocolate mixture, cream cheese and reserved cherry juice; mix well for 5 minutes or until blended.
• Step 11
  Place a layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread half the frosting onto the cake evenly. Add sauteed oat mixture onto the frosting.
• Step 12
  Place a second cake on top. Spread remaining frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Top with remaining cherry pie filling.
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