Black Velvet

2 c Almonds - slivered, slightly

-toasted 12 oz Chocolate chips

1 Devil's food cake mix

1 pk Chocolate pudding - instant,

-3-1/2 oz. package 4 Eggs

1 c Sour cream

1/2 c Water

1/4 c Oil

1 ts Vanilla

1 ts Almond extract

1/4 ts Cinnamon

Calories per serving: Number of Servings: 0 Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: Cholesterol per serving: Marks: *DIRECTIONS* Sprinkle 1/2 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 1/4 cup Kahlua. Then serve with sweetened whipped cream flavored with almond or vanilla extract. From "The Seven Chocolate Sins" by Ruth Moorman & Lalla Williams.