Creating the Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is a breeze! Follow these simple steps to achieve delicious results:

1. Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
3. Spread the cherry filling: Evenly distribute the cherry pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4. Mix the cake ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, water, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Stir until just combined; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
5. Layer the batter: Pour the chocolate batter over the cherry filling, spreading it evenly.
6. Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
8. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating a delightful Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake that is both easy to make and incredibly satisfying.