Heat oven to 350.
Grease the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Stir together melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Add eggs, beat well using spoon.
Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture, beating with spoon until well blended. Spread batter in prepared pan.
Bake 25 minutes or until cake is set. Cake is fudgy and will not test done.
Remove from oven; cool completely on wire rack.
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in medium bowl. Beat whipping cream until stiff; gradually fold into cream cheese mixture, blending well. Spread over cake layer.
Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
To serve, use a scraper or knife to separate cheesecake from pan.
Arrange drained cherry pie filling in a 6-inch wide heart in the center and outline with Kisses.
Serve with remaining pie filling.
Refrigerate leftovers.