Black Velvet Cake

Black Velvet Cake 2 Cups Almonds - slivered, slightly toasted 12 Ounces Chocolate chips 1 Devil's food cake mix 1 3-1/2 ounce Package instant Chocolate pudding 4 Eggs 1 Cup Sour cream 1/2 Cup Water 1/4 Cup Oil 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 Teaspoon Almond extract 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon Sprinkle 1/2 cup almonds on bottom of greased 10" tube pan. Set aside rest of almonds and chocolate chips. Place remaining ingredients in mixer bowl. Beat 4 minutes. Fold in chips and almonds, then pour into pan. Bake in 350 F oven 60 to 70 minutes. Cool 15 minutes and remove from pan. Serve with topping of whipped cream if desired