1 pkg. German chocolate cake mix
21 oz. can cherry pie filling
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9x13 inch pan. In large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well by hand. Pour into pan. Bake 30 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 c. sugar
5 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. milk
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Combine sugar, butter, and milk in pan. Boil, stirring well for 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate chips. Beat until thoroughly mixed. Spread on cool cake.