INGREDIENTS

1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. Combine chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, oil, and almond extract; mix well.
3. Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9-inch cake pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set. Cool for 10 minutes.
4. Combine sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then stir in chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Spread over the warm cake.

Makes 12 servings.