CHERRY CHOCOLATE MARBLE CAKE

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Cherries and chocolate are natural partners that make desserts such as this simply scrumptious! The marbled effect is easily achieved by layering the two contrasting batters. -Sandra Campbell, Chase Mills, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
6 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon almond extract
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the cherry juice, water and extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. , Divide batter in half. To 1 portion, add cherries and walnuts; mix well. To the second portion, add chocolate; mix well. Spoon half the cherry mixture into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Cover with half of the chocolate mixture. Repeat layers. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean, about 1-1/4 hours. Cool for 15 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.