Almond Chocolate Cake Recipe

 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 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
• TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 65 min. + cooling

  MAKES: 12-16 servings

  Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cake, pudding mix, water, oil, eggs and extract; beat until combined. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips.
  2. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. 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. Yield: 12-16 servings.