Description
A delightful dessert cake combining rich flavors of vanilla and chocolate with a beautiful marbled effect.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder with hot water to form a paste.
- Divide the prepared batter in half; mix one half with the chocolate paste.
- Pour spoonfuls of the vanilla batter into the prepared loaf pan, then layer with spoonfuls of the chocolate batter.
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts or spices into the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg