Black Velvet Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Black Velvet Cake

Recipe By : Robert Foster <robert.foster@nashville.com>
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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

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.




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