1 pkg. Pillsbury Fudge cake mix
21 oz. can cherry fruit pie filling
1 tsp. almond extract
2 eggs, beaten

FROSTING:

1 c. sugar
5 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. milk
6 oz. pkg. (1 c.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using solid shortening (not oil), grease and flour 15 x 10 inch jelly roll or 13 x 9 inch pan.

In large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. By hand, stir until well mixed. Pour into prepared pan. Bake jelly roll pan, 20-30 minutes in 13 x 9 inch pan 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. While bars cool, prepare frosting.

In small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and milk. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate pieces until smooth. Pour over partially cooled bars. About 3 dozen bars.