Ingredients:
4 ounces sweet baking chocolate
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Directions:
Combine chocolate and 3 tablespoons butter in top of double boiler; bring water to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts.
Set aside to cool.
Combine 2 tablespoons butter and cream cheese, creaming until light and fluffy.
Stir in 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
Set aside.
Beat 2 eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored.
Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well.
Combine 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; add to egg mixture, mixing well.
Stir in cooled chocolate, flavorings, and pecans.
Pour half of chocolate batter into a greased 8 inch square pan.
Spread with cheese mixture; top with remaining chocolate batter.
Cut through mixture in pan with a knife to create a marbled effect.
Bake at 350F for 35 to 40 minutes.
Cool on wire rack; cut into squares.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 65 min.