NUTTY CHOCOLATE CAKE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 cakes (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sour cream
Dash salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • 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., 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Mealinin Beauty
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This cake is delicious! The chocolate and nut combination is perfect, and the texture is moist and fluffy.


KC Outlaws Sport Club & Academy
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate and nut combination is perfect.


Calvin White
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever nuts I have on hand.


Sage Mae
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Shirjana Shrestha
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful.


Rodney Wiley
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This cake is amazing! I've never had a chocolate cake this good before.


Habibah Hussein
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I wasn't sure how this cake would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and nut combination was delicious.


golamsarwar bappy
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This cake is a keeper! I've made it twice now and both times it was a huge success.


Khing Mike
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Aldas Vaitaitis
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This cake is delicious! The chocolate and nut combination is perfect, and the texture is moist and fluffy.


Logan Smith
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Sami Kashmiri
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use whatever nuts I have on hand.


Morium Enam
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The nutty flavor is really unique and delicious.


Xavier O'brie
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and nut combination was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.