Description
Enjoy the creamy texture and rich flavor of Marble Pound Cake with a Bold Chocolate Swirl. This simple recipe combines buttery pound cake with a luscious chocolate swirl, perfect for any gathering or cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups (248g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (24g) dutch processed cocoa powder
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp espresso or hot coffee
- ⅔ cup semi sweet chocolate, 4 oz
- 6 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) with butter, cream cheese, and eggs at room temperature.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add granulated sugar and beat until well combined, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Add eggs individually, beating well after each, then add egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture on low speed. Finish mixing with a spatula to avoid overmixing and divide batter into two bowls.
- Combine cocoa powder, salt, and hot coffee in a bowl to create a thick mixture. Mix into one bowl of batter until combined.
- Generously butter a 9×5-inch loaf pan, being careful not to use a smaller pan.
- Layer the batter: start with ½ cup of vanilla batter, follow with ½ cup of chocolate batter, alternating to create swirls. Smooth top and prepare it for baking.
- Bake in the oven for 50 minutes. If browning too much, tent with foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes, checking every 5 minutes until done.
- Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then cool completely on a rack.
- For ganache: Heat cream until hot, mix with chocolate chips, let sit, then stir until smooth. Pour over the cooled cake and allow to set.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
Check for doneness regularly to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg