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Marble Loaf Cake with Ganache

Marble Loaf Cake with Ganache
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This Marble Loaf Cake with Ganache is a classic and indulgent dessert featuring tender vanilla and rich chocolate swirls, topped with a smooth, luscious ganache glaze. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, it’s ideal for cozy afternoons, special celebrations, or as a versatile treat to share with family and friends.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend with xanthan gum)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Ganache

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or plant-based cream for dairy-free)
  • 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped (or milk/white chocolate with adjusted cream)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Pan: Gather all ingredients at room temperature. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make the Vanilla Cake Batter: Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Alternately add sifted flour and milk, mixing until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Prepare the Chocolate Batter: Separate about one-third of the vanilla batter into a bowl. Mix in cocoa powder until fully combined to create the chocolate portion of your marble.
  4. Create the Marble Effect: Pour half of the vanilla batter into the prepared pan, then add dollops of the chocolate batter on top. Cover with the remaining vanilla batter. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the batters together, forming a marble pattern.
  5. Bake Until Golden and Set: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Prepare and Pour the Ganache: Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until glossy and smooth. Pour the ganache evenly over the cooled loaf, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients ensure even mixing and a smooth batter without lumps.
  • Don’t over-swirl the batter to maintain a distinct marble effect.
  • Use an oven thermometer for consistent baking temperature.
  • High-quality chocolate improves the ganache flavor and finish.
  • Cool the cake completely before applying ganache to prevent melting and uneven glaze.
  • For gluten-free version, ensure your flour blend contains xanthan gum for structure.
  • Batter can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking, though texture may slightly change.

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