Ingredients

  • 1 c. slivered almonds
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 3/4 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. cocoa powder
  • 4 tsp. instant coffee crystals
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/4 c. milk
  • Cappuccino Fudge Icing (recipe follows)

Method

  • Spread almonds in single layer on baking sheet.
  • Place in cold oven; bake
  • at
  • 350° for
  • 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
  • Cool;
  • leave
  • oven
  • at 350°. Cream shortening with sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extracts until fluffy.
  • Combine flour
  • with cocoa powder, coffee crystals, baking soda, baking
  • powder
  • and salt;
  • mix well.
  • Blend dry ingredients into
  • creamed
  • mixture alternately with milk. Stir in 1/2 cup
  • toasted
  • almonds.
  • Pour
  • into greased
  • and floured 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking
  • pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes
  • out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Frost with Cappuccino
  • Fudge
  • Icing
  • and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup toasted almonds.
  • Makes 16 servings.