Chocolate Intrigue

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Cream margarine and sugar.
3. 3
   Add 3 eggs.
4. 4
   Combine milk and vanilla.
5. 5
   Add flour to creamed mixture alternating with milk and vanilla, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Turn 2/3 of batter into well-greased and floured pan.
7. 7
   Add to remaining 1/3 of batter, the 3/4 cup chocolate syrup and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
8. 8
   Mix well.
9. 9
   Spoon chocolate batter over white batter.
10. 10
    Do not mix!!
11. 11
    Bake in 350° oven in 10-inch tube pan for 60 to 70 minutes.