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; 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

I got this recipe from one of my husband's co-workers. It's now a favorite of our family and friends.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
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 the eggs, one 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 one 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° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 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!