Melissa'S Favorite Birthday Cake

• 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

1. Toast almonds until lightly browned, set aside.
2. Mix remaining ingredients, except chocolate chips, until well blended.
3. Add chips.
4. Grease and flour 2 (8 to 9-inch) cake pans, dividing almonds between the 2 pans.
5. Spread batter over almonds.
6. (It will be thick.)
7. Bake at 350u0b0 for at least 35 minutes.
8. I have had it take 45 to 50 minutes to fully bake.
9. Spread fudge frosting between the 2 layers and top with whipped cream.
10. It is so good!! If you need a chocolate "fix" this will do it.

almonds, semisweet chocolate chips, chocolate fudge cake mix, jello, eggs, sour cream, water, oil, vanilla, almond extract

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=187601 (may not work)