Description
A delightful loaf cake that combines rich chocolate and vanilla flavors for a delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour in the buttermilk and mix until smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder with hot water to form a smooth paste.
- Mix half of the vanilla batter with the cocoa paste to create the chocolate batter.
- Layer the batters alternately in the greased loaf pan and swirl them together with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding nuts, citrus zest, or chocolate chips to customize your loaf.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, loaf cake, marble cake, dessert, baking