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Classic Marble Pound Cake

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A moist and tender marble pound cake combining rich vanilla and chocolate flavors with a beautiful swirled pattern.

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup chopped dark chocolate (120g)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (270g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk at room temperature (180ml)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter at room temperature (270g)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar (300g)
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a loaf pan by greasing and flouring it.
  2. Melt the chopped dark chocolate in 30-second increments in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a mixing bowl with a paddle attachment, beat the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Stop the mixer and alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk along with vanilla extract in three additions, mixing until combined.
  7. Measure one-third of the vanilla batter into a separate bowl and fold in the melted chocolate to create the chocolate batter.
  8. Scoop the chocolate and vanilla batters alternately into the prepared pan.
  9. Use a butter knife to swirl the batters in an ‘8’ motion creating the marble effect.
  10. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Use unbleached all-purpose flour for best moist texture. Ensure eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature. The swirling technique is key to a beautiful marble pattern—take your time with it.

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