Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Remove cherries from jar, reserving liquid. Slice 15 stems in half and keep remaining cherries for garnish.
• In a large bowl, mix the cake mix and Cherry Dr. Pepper until just combined.
• Stir in sliced cherries with a large spoon.
• Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 28 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
• Using a mixer, cream softened butter with reserved cherry juice until smooth.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until frosting reaches a firm but spreadable consistency.
• Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.
• Gently score the cake into serving pieces and garnish each with a stemmed cherry.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set frosting.
• Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top before serving.