Step 1

Spray a 2- 3 1/2 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix flour sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Stir in milk, oil and vanilla until incorporated and smooth. Add the cherry fruit filling and fold into the batter. Spread in the bottom of your slow cooker.

Step 2

To make the hot fudge sauce: In a small bowl mix the brown sugar, cocoa, and hot water. Pour evenly over the batter in the slow cooker.

Step 3

Cover and cook on high for 2- 2 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Turn off the slow cooker and let stand for 30 minutes. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.