Almond Chocolate Cake Recipe

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

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Almond Chocolate Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 65 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12-16 Servings
15 65 80

Ingredients

  • 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) German chocolate cake mix
  • 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

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake and pudding mixes, 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 near 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. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 390 calories, 21 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 319 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Almond Chocolate Cake in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2005, p78

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Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2012 by debbnpv

Easy cake for an occasional dessert at home and works well for potluck dessert.

 
 
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