Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

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   Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.

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   Chop 2 chocolate squares; set aside.

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   Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and water in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened.

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   Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.

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   Stir in chopped chocolate.

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   Spoon into pans.

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   Bake 30-35 minute or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.

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   Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.

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    Loosen cakes from sides of pans, invert onto racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.

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    Frosting:

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    Place frozen whipped topping and remaining 6 chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl.

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    Microwave on HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth, stirring after 1 minute.

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    Let stand 15 minutes to thicken.

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    Place 1 cake layer on serving plate; top with 1/4 of the chocolate mixture and the second cake layer. Spread top and side with remaining chocolate mixture. Garnish with almonds.

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    Store in refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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