Marble Swirl Pound Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 3/4 cups (350g)
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (8g)
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g)
• Large eggs: 4
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Cocoa powder: 1/4 cup (25g)
• Milk: 1/2 cup (120ml)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

60-70 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar and beat until well combined.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Divide the batter in half. In one bowl, stir in the cocoa powder.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared pan, alternating colors. Swirl the batters together with a knife or toothpick.
8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

Per slice (1/8 of the cake):

• Calories: 250
• Total fat: 12g
• Saturated fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 180mg
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful
• Rich vanilla and chocolate flavors
• Marbled design for a stunning presentation
• Perfect for any special occasion or as a sweet treat

User Comments:

• "This pound cake is absolutely delicious! The vanilla and chocolate flavors are perfectly balanced, and the marbling is beautiful."
• "I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit. It's easy to make and everyone loved it."
• "I'm not usually a fan of pound cake, but this one changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before mixing them together. This will help ensure the batter is smooth and well-combined.
• Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dry cake.
• If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9x13 inch baking pan. Just line it with parchment paper before greasing and flouring it.
• Let the cake cool completely before slicing it. This will help prevent it from crumbling.