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Nutty Chocolate Cake
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 16
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
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 (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
dash salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. Yield: 2 cakes (8 servings each).
By RecipeOfHealth.com