A slice of marble pound cake showing its chocolate swirl, with the rest of the bundt on a cake stand behind

Cakes & Cupcakes

Marble Pound Cake

Marble cakes are a wonderful treat not only for their taste but also for the eye-catching swirls of colour.

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A whole marble pound cake on a white cake stand beside a vase of white flowers The fluted marble pound cake on a white plate, from above

Have you ever found yourself wanting to impress your guests but not knowing which recipe will fit your baking skills? This cake is perfect for these occasions, being both stunning and delicious! You can even conceal the marbling beneath icing if you want to make it a surprise.

The simplicity of the batter used in this marble cake recipe allows for experimentation with different shapes and tins. I used a decorative bundt tin to create an extra wow factor.

One unique aspect of this recipe is that the butter is creamed with the dry ingredients, creating a softer and gentler crumb due to the way the fat in the butter affects the gluten in the flour. While a chocolate ganache is my personal choice for a topping, you can also opt for a simple dusting of icing sugar if you prefer.

Whether you are an experienced baker or just starting out, you are sure to dazzle with this visually stunning crowd-pleaser.

The marble pound cake from above with a wedge cut out, showing the marbled crumb Close-up of the cut marble pound cake showing the chocolate and vanilla swirl

The recipe

Marble Pound Cake

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Method

Method: marble pound cake

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the tin: Preheat the oven to 180˚ Celsius. Grease a 23cm bundt tin by brushing it with butter and dusting it with flour. Chill in the fridge or freezer while you make the batter.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients and butter: Place the flour, salt, sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
  3. Whisk the eggs: In a separate bowl, gently whisk the eggs until fully mixed together.
  4. Add the vanilla and milk: Add the vanilla and milk to the eggs.
  5. Add half the egg mixture: Pour half the egg mixture into the flour and butter mixture, and beat for about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the remaining egg mixture: Add the remaining egg mixture and beat for a further minute, allowing the batter to increase in volume.
  7. Make the chocolate batter: Make a thickish paste with the cocoa powder and boiling water. Add it to a third of the batter to make the chocolate batter.
  8. Fill the tin and marble: Spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters into your bundt tin, mixing very slightly so as to create a marbled effect.
  9. Bake: Bake for 50 – 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
A slice of marble pound cake with chocolate ganache on a small plate The cut marble pound cake on a fluted plate, its marbled inside showing

Recipe by adventureswithsugar.com

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