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Ingredients
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- 2–¼ cups flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1–¾ sticks butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ⅓ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or whole milk)
- powdered sugar or chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well on high speed after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and the heavy cream to the butter mix, alternating between the two, until smooth.
- Pour about two-thirds of the batter into the prepared pan. Mix the remaining batter with cocoa powder, sugar, and cream. Spread it on top of the vanilla batter and swirl to create a marble effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate ganache before serving.
Notes
If using cake flour, the texture will be slightly lighter and fluffier.
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg