You will need:


1 box Chocolate Cake mix (your favorite)


1 cup all purpose flour


3 eggs


1 cup sliced almonds (plus some extra for garnish)


1 ¼ cup espresso coffee


¼ cup milk


1 cup sour cream


3 tablespoons sweet butter (softened)


1 tsp. vanilla extract


1 tsp. almond extract


2 tablespoons sugar in the raw


chocolate syrup for garnish


Preheat oven 350 degrees:


In large bowl combine all dry ingredients – cake mix, flour, almonds and mix


In a smaller bowl combine all wet ingredients – eggs, coffee, milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, milk, sour cream and butter. Mix batter well with an electric mixer.


Combine both bowls and mix well.


Place batter in two 8 inch greased baking dishes and garnish top of batter with almonds and sugar in the raw.


Bake for about 30 -35 minutes.


Drizzle cake with chocolate syrup and extra almonds.


This simple recipe makes dessert feel rich and luxurious.


Enjoy!