Marble Swirl Cake

1. 1

   Grease 10 inch tube pan, dust with flour and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   In large bowl beat sugar and butter together at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.

3. 3

   In another bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   Add 1/3 of flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat just until blended. Add 1/3 of milk and vanilla until blended and repeat twice with the remainder until blended.

5. 5

   Remove about 2 1/2 cups of batter and add cocoa and almond extract to it just until blended.

6. 6

   Alternately spoon vanilla and chocolate batters into prepared pan. Using a knife twist it through the batter once.

7. 7

   Bake 45 minute to 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool cake on a wire rack for 10 minute. Remove cake from pan and let cool completely on a rack.

8. 8

   You may add icing or powdered sugar if desired.

9. 9

   This cake freezes well.

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