1 package (4 serving size) cherry gelatin
3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1 package (18.25 ounce) deep chocolate cake mix
ingredients to prepare cake according to package directions
Topping
1 envelope whipped topping mix
1 package (4 serving size) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 1/2 cups cold milk

Heat oven as directed on cake mix package. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water and set aside at room temperature. Mix and bake cake as directed in for 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes. Poke deep holes through top of warm cake with meat fork or toothpick while still in pan. Space holes about one inch apart. Slowly pour gelatin mixture into holes. Chill cake while preparing topping.
Topping
In a chilled bowl with chilled beaters, blend together topping mix, pudding and cold milk till stiff. Immediately frost cake. Store in refrigerator and serve chilled.