CHERRY CHOCOLATE MARBLE CAKE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 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 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 : Calories 606 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Onoriode Ejiro
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Beyba Md lemin
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This is the best cherry chocolate marble cake I've ever had!


Hamza Raza
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cherries. It gives the cake such a great flavor.


Umer Jafar
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe seems easy enough to follow.


Jani Muneer
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This cake looks absolutely scrumptious!


Nelly Ckoros
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Can't wait to try this recipe for my next party!


kabir ali Baloch
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Love the marbling effect, it makes the cake look so elegant.


Hokage Naruto
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This cake is perfect for any occasion!


Lil Nana
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I'm not a huge fan of cherry chocolate, but this cake was still really good.


ST3PH G
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a delicious and festive cake.


Arlette
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Israfil Akash
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My cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked, but the flavor was still great.


rubangiza kevine
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The instructions were clear and easy to follow. Definitely making this cake again!


Udass larka
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I’ll definitely impress everyone with this recipe!


Rishi Aryal
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This cake looks divine! I must try making this for my family and friends.


BROKEN ROCKY
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Can’t wait to try this out, looks super tasty!


Sanwar Husain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cake was ready in no time. It's a great recipe for chocolate lovers!


Robert Davis Jr
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! Everyone loves the marbled effect and the moist, delicious crumb.


Teresa Reyes
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This cherry chocolate marble cake turned out amazing! It's so rich and decadent, with the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor.