ALMOND CHOCOLATE CAKE

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When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich chocolate almond cake was a regular on the menu. -Char Safley, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
3 teaspoons almond extract
2-3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
6 tablespoons refrigerated regular or amaretto-flavored nondairy creamer
1 tablespoon sliced almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake, pudding mix, water, oil, eggs and extract; beat until combined. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small saucepan, combine the creamer and remaining chocolate chips. Cook over low heat until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Cool for 45 minutes. Drizzle over cake. Garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.