NUTTY CHOCOLATE CAKE

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I got the idea for this incredibly easy yet impressive holiday dessert from a magazine. It is now a family favorite-and has been for the last 15 years! It is absolutely gorgeous on my buffet. -Linda DuVal, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 cakes (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sour cream
Dash salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Prepare and bake cakes according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small bowl, beat almond paste and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in cream until fluffy. Cut each cake horizontally in half; spread filling over bottom layers. Replace top layers., In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in sour cream and salt. Spread over the top of each cake. Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.