Chocolate Almond Torte - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. chocolate cake mix
1 1/3 c. sliced almonds
1/2 c. sugar
1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding
1 1/4 c. milk
3/4 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 c. whipped cream or whipped topping

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Bake cake in 2 round pans (9 x 1 1/2-inch).
Cool for 10 minutes.
Remove from pans and cool completely.
Split cake to make 4 layers.
Cook almonds and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar is melted and almonds are coated.
Spread on waxed paper.
Cool and break apart. Mix pudding, milk and almond extract.
Fold in whipped cream. Spread 1/4 of pudding mix and 1/4 nuts between layers and on top of torte.
Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.