CAKE:

1 pkg. chocolate cake mix
1 can cherry pie filling
1 tsp. almond flavoring
2 eggs

TOPPING:

1 c. sugar
5 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. milk
6 oz. chocolate chips

Combine and mix cake ingredients with electric mixer. Put into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake 20 minutes.

TOPPING: Put ingredients (except chocolate chips) into a saucepan and boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Spread topping on cooled cake.