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

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

FROSTING:

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

In saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and milk. Boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate pieces until smooth. Pour over bars. Yields 3 dozen bars.