Bonnie's Cherry Chocolate Cake

This cake is very rich!

1 pkg. chocolate cake mix
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract

Combine cake mix, pie filling, eggs, and extract in a large bowl. Mix with spoon. Pour batter into 9x13-inch pan. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.

FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
5 tablespoons butter
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond flavoring

Combine sugar, milk, and butter in a 2-qt sauce pan and place on medium heat. (Or use microwave and use a glass bowl.) Bring to a boil, stirring. Boil 1 minute. Add chocolate chips and flavoring. Beat until glossy. Frost cake while warm but not hot.