Velvet Almond Fudge Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. slivered almonds
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (2 layer) pkg. chocolate cake mix
1 (4 serving size) pkg. instant chocolate pudding mix
4 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. oil
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond

Preparation

Sprinkle 1/2 cup almonds on bottom of 10-inch Bundt pan. Measure all remaining ingredients (except chips and almonds) into mixing bowl.
Blend, then beat for 4 minutes at medium speed. Stir in almonds and chips.
Pour into pan and cook in microwave on High for about 16 minutes.
Check with toothpick.
Do not overcook; there should be wet spots on the top of the cake. Invert on a plate.