A loaf cake that is half chocolate, half classic, marbled in distinct swirls, so you don’t have to choose. One that I usually gaze at longingly at coffee shops, made simply at home and generously glazed with a rich Oreo chocolate sauce.
Using unfussy ingredients, I marvel at the chunky bits of Oreo.
This luscious marble loaf cake, is a delightful cake which has the perfect blend of the comforting taste of vanilla, with the rich warmth of chocolate.
It’s a simple yet sophisticated loaf cake which comes together using ingredients which you most probably have around. It slices up beautifully and pools in a simple, crunchy and rich chocolate glaze that adds an extra layer of indulgence.
It pairs so well with coffee or tea.
This loaf cake is moist and fluffy and can be topped with the chocolate glaze or left naked.
Ideal for breakfast or lunch boxes as a snack.
Nothing compares to the satisfaction of baking a marble loaf cake at home that looks and tastes like it came out from a bakery store.
With one batter and easy to follow steps, you can make this hassle-free!
It’s perfect for beginner bakers too!
Marble cake is a classic cake that adapts its name from the marble-like patterns created, when vanilla (light) and chocolate (dark) batters are swirled together, from its layers.
This marble loaf cake variation is made using one batter.
The end result is a moist and flavourful marble loaf, perfect for tea time or any occasion or celebration!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Marble Loaf Cake with Oreo Chocolate Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- pinch salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 135g butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 tbs cocoa powder
- Oreo Chocolate Sauce
- 1 large slab Oreo chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sift the dry ingredients together except for the cocoa.
- Using a handheld machine or stand mixer, whip up the butter, sugar, eggs & vanilla extract.
- Fold in the dry ingredients and add in the milk
- Divide the batter between two bowls & sift the cocoa into one of the bowls
- Fold in to combine
- Alternate the white and brown batter into a greased baking loaf pan
- Using a toothpick or wooden skewer, create swirls in the batter.
- Bake at 180°C for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted, comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before removing from cake pan.
- Whilst loaf is baking, make the chocolate sauce by heating up the cream over low heat.
- Break the chocolate into the cream and stir to blend in. Add in the vanilla extract.
- When ready to serve, pour the chocolate sauce over the cake loaf.
