Quick Black Forest Cake

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2 . Stage

Make the cake: Stir cake mix, pie filling, chocolate chips, eggs, and almond extract together in a mixing bowl until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

3 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, make the glaze: Heat chocolate chips, milk, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate melts and mixture is well combined. Stir in confectioners' sugar.

5 . Stage

Spread glaze over cooled cake.