Black Velvet

Ingredients

2 c almonds slivered
12 oz chocolate chips
1 devils food cake mix
1 package chocolate pudding instant
4 eggs
1 c sour cream
1/2 c water
1/4 c oil
1 ts vanilla
1 ts almond extract
1/4 ts cinnamon

Instructions

Calories per serving: Number of Servings: 0 Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: Cholesterol per serving: Marks: *DIRECTIONS* Sprinkle 1/2 cup almonds on bottom of greased 10-inch tube pan. Set aside rest of almonds and chocolate chips. Place remaining ingredients in mixer bowl. Beat 4 minutes. Fold in chips and almonds, then pour into pan. Bake in 350 F oven 60 to 70 minutes. Cool 15 minutes and remove from pan. Serve with topping of whipped cream if desired. Note from me: A nice touch would be to puncture finished cake with long-tined fork. Dribble over cake about 1/4 cup Kahlua. Then serve with sweetened whipped cream flavored with almond or vanilla extract. From "The Seven Chocolate Sins" by Ruth Moorman & Lalla Williams.