Ingredients

  • 1 c. seedless black raspberry preserves or red raspberry jam, divided
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
  • 12 c. sour cream (16 oz.)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • confectioners sugar
  • Raspberry Cream (recipe follows)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 360°.
  • Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan. In small microwave-safe bowl, place 3/4 cup preserves.
  • Microwave at High (100% power) for 30 to 45 seconds or until melted; cool. In large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  • Add butter, sour cream, eggs, vanilla and melted preserves. With electric mixer at medium speed, beat 3 to 4 minutes or until well blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack.