Chocolate Marble Pound Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Marble Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate and buttery vanilla flavors into a moist, tender cake. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is straightforward and yields a visually stunning cake with its marbled effect.

The recipe is easy to follow and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a scoop of ice cream. It’s a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also being a wonderful treat to serve alongside a savory chicken recipe.

Delicious Chocolate Marble Pound Cake

This pound cake features a rich chocolate batter swirled with a classic vanilla batter, creating a beautiful marble effect. The baking process takes about 1 hour and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup boiling water

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Prepare Chocolate Batter: In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder with boiling water until smooth. Take half of the batter and mix it with the chocolate mixture until well combined.
Layer the Batters: Spoon alternating dollops of vanilla and chocolate batter into the prepared bundt pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together for a marbled effect.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as desired.