Chocolate Sheath with Cherries

1 box devils food cake mix
1 can cherry pie filling
2 eggs
1 tsp. almond flavoring
1 cup sugar
5 tbls. butter
1/3 cup milk
1 (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Combine first 4 ingredients.  Mix well by hand.  Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan and bake for about 30 minutes in 350 degree oven.

Icing:  Combine sugar, butter, and milk.  Bring to a rolling boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth.  Pour over warm cake. 
*(I usually double the icing.)