Marble Loaf Cake
Indulge in the delightful experience of this Marble Loaf Cake, a beautiful blend of rich chocolate and creamy vanilla flavors. This moist and buttery cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy afternoon treat. The marbled design not only looks impressive but also offers an irresistible taste with every slice. With simple preparation steps, you can easily create this showstopper that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it warm with a drizzle of chocolate ganache or alongside fresh berries for an elevated experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature and divided
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 4-ounce quality semi-sweet chocolate bar, finely chopped
- 6 Tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Pour in the reserved dry mixture and gradually add 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons of buttermilk while mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter; stir espresso powder and cocoa powder into half for the chocolate batter.
- Spread a layer of vanilla batter in the pan, alternate spoonfuls of chocolate and vanilla batters, and swirl gently.
- Bake for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before glazing with ganache made from melted chocolate and heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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