A simple but delicious sheet cherry chip Texas style sheet cake is the perfect way to feed a crowd. It will be a hit at your next party, potluck or BBQ.
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 13x18x1-inch sheet pan.
Drain the juice from the jar of cherries into a measuring cup. Roughly chop the cherries and set aside.
Bring the cherry juice up to one cup of liquid using water. Pour the 1 cup of cherry juice/water into a medium saucepan and add the butter. Bring to a boil and then remove from the heat.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
Pour the butter mixture over the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the remaining ingredients, including chopped cherries.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for about 22 minutes, or until a toothpick tests clean.
Set aside to cool for 20 minutes, meanwhile make the icing.
Icing
In a large saucepan bring butter and milk to a low boil.
Whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir until you have a spreadable consistency
Spread warm frosting over cake. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.