This mouthwatering Marble Pound Cake perfectly balances chocolate and vanilla, making it a crowd-pleaser. All you need are eight simple ingredients that can be found in your pantry, so you don't have to worry about going out shopping. Plus, this cake is parve, which makes it perfect for Shabbat or other special occasions! So get ready to indulge in this tasty treat.
What is marble cake?
Marble cake is named after the marbling effect it has when baking. The two colors are swirled together to create a pattern that looks like marble stone. As the cake bakes, the chocolate and vanilla mix together, creating a unique design with each bite.
The traditional marble pound cake is made with either cocoa powder or melted chocolate for the chocolate layer, giving it a more intense and rich flavor.
This marble pound cake is perfect for Shabbat since it is parve (contains no dairy or meat). The combination of vanilla and chocolate makes this a great dessert for all occasions.
Marble cake for Parashat Noah
Marble cake, with its swirls of chocolate and vanilla, intriguingly resembles the chaotic waters of the Mabul (flood) from the Parashat Noach. Just as the floodwaters submerged the world and caused a transformation, this cake unites two distinct flavors into a delightful amalgamation. It serves as a fitting symbol for the parashah, reminding us that even amidst life's challenges and upheavals, there is an opportunity for harmony and renewal. Just as Noah found hope in the form of a rainbow after the flood, we find comfort in the delightful flavors of marble cake, a sweet reminder of the promise of brighter days ahead.
Tips for making marble pound cake
When it comes to making a delicious marble cake, there are a few tips and tricks that will help you bake the perfect cake.
Use room temperature ingredients
Cold ingredients will make the batter harder to mix and can affect the end result of your cake.
Mix the ingredients carefully
Over-mixing your batter can lead to a tough, dense, or flat cake. You want to incorporate all of the ingredients until just combined.
Prepare your pan
Be sure to grease and flour your pan before pouring in the batter. This helps the cake avoid sticking to the pan and slide out easier.
Swirl, don't mix
When combining your vanilla and chocolate batter, use a spoon or spatula to swirl the two together. Don't mix them too much. Otherwise, you'll end up with a solid color rather than the marbled effect.
FAQs
Once you mix your cake batter and pour it into the prepared pan, use a toothpick to swirl together the chocolate and vanilla mixtures.
Yes, you can. Substitute the two eggs in the recipe with ½ cup of applesauce. I like to use homemade applesauce because I want to know how much sugar I add.
You can use a standard bread loaf pan or a small round pan for this marble cake recipe.
This recipe yields just one loaf cake; however, if you need to serve more people and require a larger dessert, double the ingredients!
Yes, you can make this pound cake up to 2 days in advance. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place.
Yes, this cake can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in a resealable bag before freezing.
More dessert recipes to try:
Want to try a few more desserts at home? Check out some of these delicious recipes:
- Parve Chocolate Babka
- Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
- Chocolate Crumble Bars
- Parve Rugelach
- Pretzel Chocolate Cake
Make this easy marbled pound cake recipe today!
Making a marble cake from scratch is so easy! With just eight simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a delicious dessert ready in less than an hour. It makes a great Shabbat dessert or weekend treat.
So try it out and enjoy the moist and fluffy pound cake with its perfectly balanced combinations of vanilla and chocolate!
Marble Cake Recipe (Parve Dessert)
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract/paste
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C/ 325°F on fan mode.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls.
- Stir in cocoa powder into one of the bowls until fully incorporated throughout, keeping the other batch plain vanilla.
- Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray before adding batters randomly to create an appealing marble effect when baked together as one cake!
- Bake between 45-50 minutes at the desired temperature. Check it for doneness by using a toothpick stuck inside that comes out clean upon removal from the oven.
- Allow it to cool down completely at room temperature before slicing up and indulging!
Notes
marci eskenazi
I was looking for an easy marble cake recipe one where I don't have to separate eggs. I figured I would give this a try. It was great, very soft and delicious. Easy parve cake with ingredients that you probably have in the pantry. I will be making it again. Thanks for sharing!