Immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of vanilla and chocolate with this Marble Loaf Cake. It features a delectable combination of flavors, creating a buttery, moist loaf with eye-catching swirls that taste as good as they look. Ideal for an elegant breakfast or as a companion to your afternoon tea, this cake promises to be a versatile addition to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 220g All-Purpose Flour
- 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 100g Light Brown Sugar
- 100g Granulated Sugar
- 55g Canola Oil
- 40g Melted Butter (suitable for Vegans or Dairy-based)
- 250g Milk (Soy, Oat, or Dairy)
- 15g Lemon Juice or White Vinegar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract
For the Cocoa Paste:
- 25g Dark Cocoa Powder
- 5g Instant Coffee
- 60g Hot Water
Method for Cake:
- Combine the milk with lemon juice or vinegar and set aside for 15 minutes to curdle. Stir in both sugars until dissolved, then add oil and vanilla, mixing well.
- Sift the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl, setting aside the cocoa paste ingredients.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the liquid mixture to create a smooth batter.
- Prepare the cocoa paste by blending the cocoa powder, instant coffee, and hot water until smooth.
- Incorporate the cocoa paste into one-third of the vanilla batter until evenly mixed.
- Spray an 8-inch loaf pan with non-stick coating. Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter into the pan, layering until it's 3/4 full.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 330°F (165°C) for about 25-30 minutes. Once baked, cool the cake on a wire rack before glazing.
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 200g Dark Chocolate (55% or semi-sweet)
- 35g Neutral Oil
Glaze Method:
- Melt the chocolate and oil together in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely smooth.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Once the cake has cooled, pour the glaze over the loaf.
- Let the glaze set for about 1 hour at room temperature or chill in the fridge, then slice and serve.
This Marble Loaf Cake is a visual treat with its swirls of contrasting colors and a feast for the palate with its rich flavors. It’s a piece of art on a plate that will delight both chocolate and vanilla lovers alike.
