Chocolate Almond Fudge Cake

Step 1

Measure all cake ingredients into large mixer bowl.

Step 2

Beat until blended, then beat on high 3 minutes.

Step 3

Pour into three parchment paper lined or greased 9 inch round layer cake pans.

Step 4

Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean.

Step 5

Cool in pans 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling rack.

Step 6

Cool completely.

Step 7

Beat cream, cocoa and icing sugar until stiff peaks form.

Step 8

Place one cake layer on serving plate and spread with 1/3 cream mixture, sprinkle with 1/3 nuts.

Step 9

Add remaining layers with cream and nuts.

Step 10

Refrigerate until serving time.

Step 11

To toast almonds, place on baking sheet in oven for 3 to 5 minutes after cakes have baked.