Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

Ingredients:

· 1 pkg. (8 squares) Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, divided.
· 1 pkg. chocolate cake mix
· 1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding
· 4 eggs
· 1 cup sour cream
· ½ cup vegetable oil
· ½ cup water
· 1 tub (8 oz.) frozen cool whip topping
· 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation:
· Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 2 9-inch round baking pans. Chop 2 of the chocolate squares and set aside.
· Beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and water in bowl on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed for two minutes. Stir in chopped chocolate. Spoon into prepared pans.
· Bake for 30-35 minutes or until done. Loosen cake from sides and let cool completely.
· Place frozen whipped topping and remaining 6 chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high for 1 ½ min. or until chocolate is completely melted. Stir and let stand for 15 minutes until thick. Place 1 cake on serving plate. Top with ¼ of the chocolate mixture and the second cake layer. Spread top and sides with the remaining mixture. Garnish with almonds. Store in the refrigerator.