Marble Loaf Cake

Marble Loaf Cake

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour – 2 cups (250g)
• Baking powder – 2 tsp
• Salt – ¼ tsp
• Unsalted butter – 1 cup (227g), softened
• Granulated sugar – 1 cup (200g)
• Eggs – 3 large
• Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
• Milk – ½ cup (120ml)
• Cocoa powder – 3 tbsp (about 20g)
• Hot water – 2 tbsp

Instructions

Cream the softened butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the mixture alternating with milk until a smooth batter forms.

In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder with hot water to make a paste. Transfer one-third of the batter into the cocoa paste and mix well.

Grease and line a loaf pan. Spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl through the batter to create the marble effect.

Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool before slicing.