cherry fudge cake

cherry fudge cake

1 18 point 2 5 ounce package devils food cake mix with pudding
1 21 ounce can cherry pie filling
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond, or vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup milk
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
preheat oven to 350.
combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl, until blended.
pour into a greased & floured, 9 by 13 inch pan.
bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick,
inserted in the center, of the cake, comes out clean.
cool in the pan. on a wire rack.
combine the sugar, butter & milk. in a small sauce pan.
bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
reduce heat & simmer, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
remove from heat, stir in the chocolate chips, until blended.
pour over the cooled cake, & let stand until set.
serves 12 to 15