Marble Loaf Cake
Joan sometimes adds chocolate syrup to the basic batter to produce the lovely swirls in this moist marbled loaf. "For a sweet finish, top it with a can of prepared frosting...or use your favorite homemade frosting if time allows," she suggests.8-10 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling
Ingredients
- 4-1/2 cups pound cake batter (from Pound Cake Ring recipe), divided
- 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
- Fresh strawberries, optional
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup batter and chocolate syrup. Pour the
- remaining batter into a greased and floured 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan.
- Spoon chocolate batter over the top; gently cut through batter with
- a knife to swirl.
- Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake 40
- minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
- out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire
- rack to cool completely. Frost top and sides of cake. Garnish with
- strawberries if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.