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Marble Loaf Cake with Ganache

Marble Loaf Cake with Ganache
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This Marble Loaf Cake with Ganache beautifully blends light vanilla and rich chocolate batters to create an elegant, moist, and flavorful dessert. Topped with a silky dark chocolate ganache, it offers a luxurious finish perfect for celebrations or cozy tea times. Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make this cake an impressive yet easy treat.

Ingredients

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For the Cake Batter

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder

For the Ganache

  • 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: Cream the softened butter and sugar together until fluffy and light in color. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract. Gradually add sifted flour and baking powder alternately with milk, stirring until smooth and luscious batter forms.
  2. Divide and Flavor Batter: Separate the batter evenly into two bowls. Stir cocoa powder into one half to create the chocolate batter, leaving the other half as vanilla.
  3. Create the Marble Effect: Grease a loaf pan. Spoon alternate dollops of vanilla and chocolate batters into the pan. Using a skewer or knife, gently swirl to create a marbled pattern without overmixing.
  4. Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
  5. Prepare the Ganache: Heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir gently until silky and glossy.
  6. Glaze and Set: Pour the ganache evenly over the cooled marble loaf, letting it drip down the sides. Chill briefly to allow the ganache to firm up before slicing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter, eggs, and milk for smoother batter.
  • Do not over-swirl when creating the marble to preserve the distinct pattern.
  • Check doneness with a toothpick to ensure moist cake.
  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for richer ganache flavor and better shine.
  • Allow cake to cool fully before adding ganache to avoid melting.

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Keywords: marble cake, loaf cake, ganache, chocolate dessert, vanilla chocolate cake, homemade cake, elegant dessert

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