Black velvet

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsAlmonds - slivered, slightly toasted
12ouncesChocolate chips
1Devil's food cake mix
1packChocolate pudding - instant, 3-1/2 oz. package
4Eggs
1cupSour cream
½cupWater
¼cupOil
1teaspoonVanilla
1teaspoonAlmond extract
¼teaspoonCinnamon

Directions

Calories per serving: Number of Servings: 0 Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: Cholesterol per serving: Marks:

*DIRECTIONS*

Sprinkle ½ 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 ¼ cup Kahlua. Then serve with sweetened whipped cream flavored with almond or vanilla extract.

From "The Seven Chocolate Sins" by Ruth Moorman & Lalla Williams.