CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE

1 pkg. chocolate fudge cake mix
1 tsp. almond extract
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
2 eggs
1/3 c. oil

In a bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and extract. Add pie filling and mix well. Spread into a greased 10 x 15 x 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.


FROSTING

1 c. sugar
1/3 c. margarine
1/3 c. milk
1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Mix frosting while cake is baking. In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk and margarine. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Remove from the hear; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Pour over WARM cake; spread evenly. Cool compeltely before cutting. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.