BARS:

1 pkg. Pillsbury fudge cake mix
1 (21 oz.) can cherry fruit filling
1 tsp. almond extract
2 eggs, beaten

FROSTING:

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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using solid shortening or butter, grease and flour 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan or 13 x 9 inch cookie sheet. In large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients by hand, stir until well mixed. Pour into prepared pan. Bake jelly roll pan 20 to 30 minutes in 13 x 9 inch pan for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool.

In small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate pieces until smooth. Pour over cooled cake. Makes 3 dozen bars.