Cake:
1 white cake mix
1 1/4 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons almond extract
4 egg whites,beaten
Frosting:
15 oz. ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 can vanilla frosting
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
Mix cake mix and water, oil and almond extract. Fold in beaten egg whites. Pour into two 8-inch round greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
To make frosting: combine ricotta cheese, vanilla and frosting. Fold whipped cream into frosting mixture.
Frost cake and sprinkle with chocolate chips and cherries.
