Description

A delightful blend of rich chocolate and smooth vanilla, swirled together to create a moist, flavorful, and visually stunning loaf cake. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) whole milk
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp milk (for chocolate batter)
Optional: ½ tsp espresso powder

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Prepare the dry mix: In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix!
Make the chocolate batter: Divide the batter in two. In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder, 2 tbsp milk, and optional espresso powder. Add this mixture to one half of the batter, blending until smooth.
Assemble the cake: Spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the prepared loaf pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters for a marbled effect.
Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

1️⃣ Don’t Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can make the cake dense instead of soft and fluffy. Stir until the ingredients are just combined for the best texture.

2️⃣ Perfect the Swirl: When swirling the batters, use a gentle hand. Over-swirling will mix the flavors too much and ruin the marbled effect. A few light swirls are all you need!

3️⃣ Check for Doneness: Use a toothpick to test the cake around the 50-minute mark. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it’s done. Avoid overbaking, as it can dry out the cake.

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 55 min