Marble Pound Cake
This visually stunning pound cake loaf combines the flavors of chocolate and vanilla.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray, for the pan
- 2 cups (255 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup buttermilk, well shaken
For the Chocolate Batter
- 3 tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp hot water
Instructions
- Spray an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Heat the oven to 300°F.Cooking spray
- Combine the flour, salt, and soda in a bowl and whisk to blend; set aside.2 cups (255 grams) all-purpose flour | 1/2 tsp baking soda | 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together for 4 to 5 minutes or until light in color and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally. A stand mixer is easiest, but you can use a handheld mixer.1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter | 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- Add the vanilla and almond extract and beat just to blend. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating each one until thoroughly incorporated into the batter.1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract | 1/4 tsp almond extract | 3 large eggs
- Add 1/3 of the flour mixture and half of the buttermilk and beat until blended. Repeat with another 1/3 of the flour mixture and remaining buttermilk, then beat in the remaining flour mixture.1/2 cup buttermilk
- Transfer about half of the batter to a medium bowl. Combine the Dutch cocoa powder and hot water and whisk until smooth. Fold the chocolate mixture into the medium bowl of batter.3 tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder | 3 tbsp hot water
- Spoon both batters into the pan, alternating between colors. Use a knife or spatula to swirl the batter to make a marble pattern.
- Bake the cake for 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs clinging to it.
- Cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 20 minutes, then turn the cake out onto the cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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