Preparation / Directions:
Combine pie filling and almond extract; stir well, and set aside. Combine 1-1/3 cups sugar and oil in a large bowl, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add melted chocolate; beat well. Add egg whites; beat well. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Reserve 2 cups of batter, and set aside. Pour remaining batter into 12-cup Bundt pan coated with cooking spray. Spoon pie filling mixture over center of batter to form a ring. Top with reserved batter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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