Velvet Almond Fudge Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. blanched slivered almonds
1 (2 layer) pkg. chocolate fudge cake mix
1 (4 oz.) pkg. chocolate instant pudding mix
4 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. oil
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 c. chocolate chips

Preparation

Chop almonds; place on baking sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup toasted almonds in well-greased 10-inch tube pan.
Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, water, oil and flavorings in large mixer bowl; mix well.
Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes.
Fold in remaining almonds and chocolate chips.
Spoon into prepared pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until cake pulls away from side of pan.
Do not underbake.
Cool in pan for 15 minutes.
Invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
Place on serving plate. Garnish with whipped topping.
Yield: 16 servings.