Chocolate Coffee Marble Cake
A buttery, swirled cake blending deep cocoa and bold espresso for a rich, moist, and visually stunning dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee cooled
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf or bundt pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Mix in eggs, one at a time.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour mixture and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
- Make the Chocolate and Coffee Batters:
- Divide the batter into two bowls.
- In one, mix in cocoa powder and brewed coffee.
- Create the Marble Effect:
- Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter in the pan.
- Swirl with a knife for a marbled look.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake for 50 minutes.
- Test with a toothpick—it should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cake cool before slicing.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.