Black Velvet Cake



INGREDIENTS:

2 cups slivered almonds -- slightly toasted

12 ounces chocolate chips

1 package devil's food cake mix

1 package instant chocolate pudding -- (3 1/2 oz)

4 eggs

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

1. 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.



Black Velvet Cake