Marbled Pound Cake

Indulge in the timeless elegance of a Marbled Pound Cake, a dessert that marries the rich, buttery flavor of classic pound cake with a stunning chocolate-vanilla swirl. Perfectly moist and decadently tender, this loaf-style cake is crafted with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, sugar, and flour, elevated by the addition of pure vanilla extract and a luscious cocoa infusion. With its visually striking marbled effect—created by gently swirling two batters together—this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. Ideal for brunch, tea-time, or as a show-stopping dessert, it’s baked to golden perfection in just an hour. Whether enjoyed plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar, this Marbled Pound Cake is a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress! Perfect keywords: Marbled Pound Cake recipe, easy pound cake, chocolate vanilla cake, swirl cake, tea cake recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 200 grams granulated sugar
• 4 pieces large eggs
• 200 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 60 milliliters whole milk
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons boiling water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract and divide the batter evenly into two bowls.

Step 7

In a small bowl, dissolve the cocoa powder in the boiling water until smooth. Add the cocoa mixture to one bowl of the batter and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 8

Spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the prepared loaf pan, creating layers. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the batters together for a marbled effect, being careful not to overmix.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	917.6 grams (917.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3300

Total Fat 187.80g	241%
Saturated Fat 111.00g	555%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 1188mg	396%
Sodium 785mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 369.50g	134%
Dietary Fiber 9.30g	33%
Total Sugars 203.80g
Protein 50.50g	101%

Vitamin D 187IU	936%
Calcium 271mg	21%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 794mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 43.9%