Description
This Marble Loaf Cake blends rich chocolate and vanilla flavors for an irresistible dessert. Easy to make with staple ingredients like flour, sugar, and butter, it’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–¼ cups flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1–¾ sticks butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- powdered sugar or chocolate ganache
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. Set aside.
- Using a hand mixer, beat the butter until creamy, then add sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating for 30–60 seconds after each addition.
- Switch to medium-high speed and gradually add the flour mixture and heavy cream, alternating until smooth.
- Pour ⅔ of the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Mix 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 together with a knife or fork.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes at 350°F. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or top with chocolate ganache.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing.
Use a toothpick to test for doneness; moist crumbs are acceptable but no liquid batter should remain.
Let cool completely for best texture before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg