Sacher Torte Squares Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 °. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, apricot filling, eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack. In a small bowl, mix preserves and vanilla; spread over warm cake. In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar and cream; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Spread over cake; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.