Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this scrumptious marble cake that combines the best of vanilla and chocolate in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and tender cake is a true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For the Chocolate Swirl:
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 tsp espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture to the butter mixture.
- Prepare Chocolate Swirl: Mix cocoa powder, hot water, and espresso powder in a bowl.
- Marble the Batter: Transfer some vanilla batter to the chocolate mixture and swirl in the pan.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Enhance the chocolate flavor with mini chocolate chips.
- Can be baked in a bundt pan with adjusted baking time.
- Serve with whipped cream or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
