Velvet Almond Fudge Cake

• 1 1/2 c. blanched slivered almonds
• 1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
• 1 (2-layer) chocolate fudge cake mix
• 1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• 1 c. sour cream
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 c. oil
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract

1. Chop almonds and toast at 350u0b0 for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle 1/2 cup almonds on bottom of well-greased 10-inch tube (or two 9-inch pans).
3. Set aside the remainder of the almonds and the chocolate chips.
4. Measure remaining ingredients into a mixing bowl and blend.
5. Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and almonds.
7. Pour into pan.
8. Bake at 350u0b0 for 70 minutes (50 to 60 for 9-inch pans) or until cake begins to pull away from the pan.
9. Do not underbake.
10. Cool in pan for 15 minutes and remove.
11. Finish cooling on cake rack.

blanched slivered almonds, chocolate chips, chocolate fudge cake mix, instant chocolate pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, water, oil, vanilla, almond extract

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=216955 (may not work)