Description
Delicious and visually stunning, this Marble Loaf Cake is a perfect blend of vanilla and chocolate flavors swirled together. Topped with a rich ganache, this moist and tender cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (255g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup + 2 tablespoons (190ml) whole milk, divided and at room temperature
- 3 Tablespoons (16g) unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder
- optional but recommended: 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Make the cake batter: Whisk dry ingredients. Beat butter and sugar, add oil, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients and milk. Divide batter and mix cocoa powder and espresso powder into a portion.
- Layer and swirl the batters: Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter in the loaf pan. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 65-75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and make ganache: Cool cake, then make ganache by melting chocolate and cream. Spread on the cake.
- Serve: Allow topping to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Freezing Instructions: Cake freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Special Tools: 9×5-inch Loaf Pan, Whisk, Electric Mixer, Cooling Rack.
- Oil: Use vegetable oil for best results.
- Whole Milk & Sour Cream: Whole milk is recommended, and sour cream can be replaced with low-fat plain yogurt.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure all refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature.
- Espresso Powder: Deepens chocolate flavor, use instant coffee as a substitute.
- Ganache Topping: Adjust cream amount based on chocolate type.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 10 slices)
- Calories: Approximately 350 per slice
- Sugar: Approximately 20g per slice
- Sodium: Approximately 200mg per slice
- Fat: Approximately 18g per slice
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g per slice
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g per slice
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g per slice
- Fiber: Approximately 2g per slice
- Protein: Approximately 5g per slice
- Cholesterol: Approximately 60mg per slice
