Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 3 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 c. raisins (optional)
  • 3/4 c. walnuts or pecan pieces
  • 1 1/2 sticks margarine
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 14 oz. sour cream (regular or nonfat)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour a large Bundt pan and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, raisins and nuts.
  • Set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl, cream together margarine and sugar.
  • Add vanilla and eggs, mixing to blend.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to the large mixing bowl.
  • Mix well. Add sour cream and mix to blend.
  • By hand, fold in brown sugar-nut mixture.
  • Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan and bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes, until done.