Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray 13×9-inch baking pan with a cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs for a minute until fluffy.

Step 3

Add chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling, and continue to beat the mixture until smooth, starting on low speed and gradually increasing the speed to medium high.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 5

Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Step 6

Cool the cake on wire rack in the pan. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, and/or fudge sauce, if desired.

Step 7

Whip the cream cheese until fluffy. Add sour cream, powdered sugar and almond extract and beat until smooth.