Marbled Pecan Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate with water and let cool.
2. 2
   Sift flour and salt and set aside.
3. 3
   Cream butter, shortening, cream cheese and sugar until very light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, alternating with the flour mixture, beating on medium speed while adding.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and mix well.
6. 6
   Remove about 4 cups of batter and mix with the chocolate.
7. 7
   In a 10-inch greased and floured tube pan, layer the batter:
8. 8
   vanilla, chocolate, vanilla, chocolate and vanilla. Take a knife and reaching to the bottom, swirl through the batter to make marbled effect.
9. 9
   Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top and bake at 300° for 1 1/2 hours or until done, beginning in a cold oven.