Acapulco Gold Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and flour the bottom of a tube cake pan.
2. 2
   Melt chocolate and water together until smooth.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Blend in cream.
5. 5
   (I use microwave to melt chocolate; may use double boiler.) Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, cream the butter and shortening until blended.
7. 7
   Add sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy.
8. 8
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
9. 9
   Combine milk and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients.
10. 10
    Turn 1/4 of the batter into pan, then drizzle 1/2 chocolate mixture on top of batter.
11. 11
    Repeat, ending with batter.
12. 12
    Bake at 350° for 1 hour or more.
13. 13
    May take up to 80 minutes.
14. 14
    (Check at 45 minutes.)
15. 15
    Serves up to 20.