Marble Swirl Cake

Directions

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.