Melissa'S Favorite Birthday Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sliced almonds
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 pkg. chocolate fudge cake mix
1 pkg. (4 serving size) jello, chocolate fudge instant pudding
4 eggs
1 c. (1/2 pt.) sour cream
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. oil
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Preparation

Toast almonds until lightly browned, set aside.
Mix remaining ingredients, except chocolate chips, until well blended.
Add chips.
Grease and flour 2 (8 to 9-inch) cake pans, dividing almonds between the 2 pans.
Spread batter over almonds.
(It will be thick.)
Bake at 350\u00b0 for at least 35 minutes.
I have had it take 45 to 50 minutes to fully bake.
Spread fudge frosting between the 2 layers and top with whipped cream.
It is so good!! If you need a chocolate \"fix\" this will do it.