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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
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Prepare, bake and cold cake following package directions.
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For chocolate hearts garnish, spread melted chocolate to 1/8 inch thickness on waxed-paper-lined cookie sheet.
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Cut shapes with heart cookie cutter when chocolate begins to set.
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Chill till hard.
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Push out heart shapes.
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Set aside.
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Split each cake layer in half horizontally.
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Spread one-third whipped topping on one cake layer.
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Place second layer on top of filling.
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Repeat with remaining layers.
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Frost sides and top with lowfat milk chocolate frosting.
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Sprinkle pistachios on top.
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Position chocolate hearts by pushing points down into cake.
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Chill till ready to serve.
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12 servings.
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Tip: Heat chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over warm, not boiling, water.
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Stir till smooth.
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Or possibly heat chips in microwave oven; place in microwave-safe bowl and microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 to 1 1/2 min; stir till smooth.
