Cherry Chocolate Marble Cake

Name: Cherry Chocolate Marble Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 12 servings.
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

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

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

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg 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 of 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

1 slice: 606 calories, 31g fat (16g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.

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diana6291

May 10, 2017

I have made this cake at least a dozen times over the past 5 years. Absolutely delicious! I leave out the nuts. I have found that it is best to make the cake 1 or 2 days before you want to eat it.
kathyjolewis

Feb 19, 2016

This cake was delicious with a beautiful presentation. I served it with a spoonful of whipped cream.
PatWTS

Apr 3, 2015

Wonderful, moist cake. Everyone keeps talking about how delicious it was. A definate keeper!!
angelasandoval

Jul 5, 2010

The chocolate overpowered the cherry flavor a little more than I would have liked, but overall a good cake!