CHOCOLATE BERRY POUND CAKE

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"This moist cake topped with raspberry whipped cream is from a dear friend's vast recipe collection," writes Christi Ross of Guthrie, Texas. "It tastes like something Grandma would make and is pretty enough to serve at a special luncheon or shower."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 jar (10 ounces) seedless blackberry or black raspberry spreadable fruit, divided
2/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sour cream
Confectioners' sugar, optional
RASPBERRY CREAM:
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Fresh raspberries and blackberries, optional

Steps:

Place 3/4 cup of spreadable fruit in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 30-50 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth and set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Combine sour cream and melted fruit spread; add to creamed mixture alternately with dry ingredients, beating well after each addition., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , Place remaining spreadable fruit in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth. Brush over warm cake. Cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. , For raspberry cream, place raspberries in a blender; cover and process for 2-3 minutes or until blended. Strain and discard seeds. Fold in whipped topping. Serve with the cake. Garnish with fresh berries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.