Sour cream chocolate swirl cake

Method

• 1
  Preheat oven to 160°C. Brush a round 20cm (base measurement) springform pan with melted butter. Line base with non-stick baking paper. Place the chocolate spread in a bowl and stir until softened.
• 2
  Use an electric beater to beat the butter, sugar and vanilla in a bowl for 5 minutes or until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream. Sift flour and baking powder in a bowl. Fold flour mixture into butter mixture.
• 3
  Spread half the butter mixture into the pan. Top the butter mixture with spoonfuls of chocolate spread. Use a knife to create a swirled effect. Repeat with remaining butter mixture and chocolate spread. Top with sugar and pecans. Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes or until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
• 4
  Meanwhile, combine chocolate, cream and milk in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. Serve with the cake.