1 pkg. (4 oz.) German sweet chocolate
5 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Melt chocolate with 3 tablespoons butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Cool. Cream remaining butter with cheese. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, cream well after each addition. Blend in 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside.

Beat 2 eggs until thick and light in color. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating until thickened. Add baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup flour. Blend in chocolate mixture, nuts, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and almond extract. Spread about half in a greased 8 or 9 inch square pan. Spread cheese mixture over top; spoon on remaining chocolate batter. Zig-zag through batters with spatula to marble. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool; then cut. Makes 16 to 20.