Black Forest Party Cheesecake Recipe

• 1 (18 1/4 or possibly 18 1/2 ounce) pkg. German chocolate cake mix
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 c. vegetable oil
• 2 (8 ounce) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed lowfat milk
• 1 (6 ounce) pkg. semi sweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/3 c. sliced almonds (optional)
• 1 (30 ounce) can cherry pie filling, liquid removed
• 2 T kirsch or possibly other cherry flavored liquor

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