Description

This Marble Loaf Cake combines rich chocolate and buttery vanilla flavors for an irresistible treat. Easy to make and beautifully marbled, it’s perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack any time of day.

Ingredients

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2–¼ cups flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1–¾ sticks butter (softened at room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs (at room temperature)
⅓ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream (or whole milk)
powdered sugar or chocolate ganache for serving

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, then set aside.
Using a hand mixer, beat the softened butter until creamy. Mix in the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, beating on high until pale and fluffy for about 2–3 minutes.
Add the eggs one by one, beating on high speed for 30–60 seconds after each addition.
Gradually add the flour mixture and heavy cream to the batter, alternating between both until it is smooth.
Pour about ⅔ of the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining batter with cocoa powder, an extra tablespoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cream. Spread this chocolate batter over the vanilla layer and swirl the two batters together gently with a knife or fork.
Bake for 55–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing, then let it cool completely before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or top with chocolate ganache.

Notes

Ensure the butter is softened for easy creaming.
To achieve a nice marble effect, don’t overmix the batters during swirling.
Try adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 120mg