Decadent Marble Cream Cheese Pound Cake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease a 10 inch tube pan and lightly dust with flour.

3. 3

   Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of hot water. Set aside.

4. 4

   With an electric mixer, cream the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth.

5. 5

   Add sugar beat until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the eggs two at a time.

7. 7

   Gradually incorporate the flour mixture on low speed.

8. 8

   Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.

9. 9

   Stir the chocolate into the remaining batter and then pour into the plan.

10. 10

    With a metal spatula or knife, swirl the two batters to create a marbled effect.

11. 11

    Bake, 60-75 minutes, or until cakes tests done. Cover with foil halfway through the baking.

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    Let stand for 15 minutes.

13. 13

    Turn out the cake onto a wire rack to unmold.

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    To serve, sift together grated chocolate and confectioners' sugar. Dust on top of cake.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.