Almond Marble Pound Cake
Almond, vanilla and chocolate join forces in this attractive, swirled pound cake.
Makes : 16 servings
Ingredients :
1 cup vanilla chips
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (16-ounce) packages pound cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
4 large eggs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
Directions :
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Grease and flour two 9 x 5 x 3-inch pans.
3. Add vanilla chips to a small microwave-safe bowl.
4. Microwave on HIGH until melted, about 1 minute.
5. Add almond extract and stir until smooth.
6. In another microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and
microwave on HIGH until melted.
7. Add vanilla and stir until smooth.
8. Combine pound cake mix, water, eggs and melted butter.
9. Beat for 3 minutes, then divide in half.
10. To one bowl, add melted vanilla chips.
11. Beat 1 minute then set aside.
12. To the other bowl, add melted chocolate chips.
13. Beat for 1 minute then set aside.
14. Alternately pour batters into prepared pans and using a knife,
swirl to create a marbled effect.
15. Sprinkle with almonds.
16. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until center is set.
17. Cool in pans for 5 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Courtesy : Cooks Recipes
