CHOCOLATE MARBLE SQUARES

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I've never had a chance to sample this cake-I'm allergic to chocolate!-but everyone, especially my teenage son, tells me it's the best they've eaten. They must be right, because every time I've taken it to a church event or family gathering, someone asks me for the recipe. -Cheryl Scarf, Atlantic, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar, divided
3 large eggs
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chocolate chips

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 egg; set aside. , In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and chocolate squares to a boil, stirring constantly. Cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the sour cream, remaining sugar and eggs. Beat in chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to mixture. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Drop reserved cream cheese mixture by teaspoonfuls over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl the creamed cheese mixture. Sprinkle with chocolate chips., Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.