Description
This Marble Loaf Cake offers a delightful combination of vanilla and chocolate flavors, making it a perfect dessert for any gathering. With its easy preparation and rich taste, it’s a must-try for cake lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Using a hand mixer, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until pale and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and heavy cream alternately until the batter is smooth.
- Pour about ⅔ of the batter into the prepared pan. Mix the remaining batter with cocoa powder, extra sugar, and heavy cream. Spread this chocolate batter over the vanilla layer and swirl together with a knife.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or top with chocolate ganache before serving.
Notes
Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Let the cake cool completely before slicing to maintain its structure.
For an extra treat, serve with a scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg