Marbled Loaf Cake

• 12 tbsp butter, at room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 None large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup self-rising flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup milk, plus 1 tbsp
• 2-3 drops pink food coloring
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
• None None Chocolate glaze
• 2.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 3 1/2 tbsp butter, chopped
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/4 cup sour cream

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Grease and line a 2 1/2 inch-deep, 7x3 1/2 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, extending paper at long sides for handles.
2. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in flour and 1/2 cup milk, in 2 batches.
3. Split evenly between 3 bowls. Tint 1 portion pink with food coloring. Combine cocoa powder and remaining milk in a small bowl and stir into another portion. Leave remaining portion plain. Drop alternate spoonfuls of batter into prepared pan. Swirl with a skewer to create a marble effect. Smooth surface.
4. Bake for 50 mins, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Meanwhile, to make the chocolate glaze, stir chocolate, butter, powdered sugar and sour cream in a small saucepan over low heat for 2-3 mins, or until smooth. Let cool slightly then chill for 1 hour, or until glaze thickens.
6. Spread glaze over cooled loaf. Serve sprinkled with almonds.

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