Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

• baker's semi-sweet baking chocolate↗8 ounces

  divided

• chocolate cake mix1 cup

  (18 ounce) package, without pudding

• jello chocolate instant pudding1 package

  (4 ounce) package

• eggs↗4
• sour cream↗1 cup
• oil1⁄2 cup
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• Cool Whip Topping1 container

  (do not thaw)

• PLANTERS Sliced Almonds2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Chop 2 oz. chocolate. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil & water in large bowl with mixer until blended. Stir in chopped chocolate. Pour into 2 (9 in.) round pans sprayed with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Loosen cakes from sides of pans. Invert onto wire racks: gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.

4. 4

   Microwave cool whip & remaining chocolate on high 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is completely melted & mixture is well blended, stirring after 1 minute. Let stand 15 minutes to thicken.

5. 5

   Stack cake layers on plate, filling & frosting with cool whip mixture. Sprinkle with nuts.

6. 6

   keep refrigerated.