marble poundcake zoe bakes

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Generously grease and eight by 4 inch loaf pan then line it with greased parchment paper.

Step 2

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together both flours and the salt, then set aside

Step 3

3. In a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter on medium high speed until creamy and smooth, about one minute

Step 4

4. Turn the mixer speed to low, add the sugar to the butter, and mix until incorporated. Turn the speed to medium high and beat until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape the bowl often for even incorporation.

Step 5

5. Add the vanilla extract and vanilla seeds, turn the speed to medium, and mix until incorporated

Step 6

6. Turn the mixer speed to medium low and add the eggs, one at a time, beating just until combined. Scrape the bowl after each addition.

Step 7

7. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Add half the buttermilk and mix on low speed just until combined. Repeat with another one third flour, the remaining buttermilk, and the final one third flour, scraping the bowl and paddle after each addition.

Step 8

8. Divide the batter in half. Stir the cocoa powder into half of the batter.

Step 9

9. Using an Ice cream scoop or spoon, alternate scoops of the vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared pan. Drag a knife or skewer through the batter to create a marbled effect. Smooth the top and tap the pan on the counter a few times to release excess air bubbles. Set the pan on a baking sheet.

Step 10

10. Bake until a tester comes out clean, about one hour 10 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and place onto a serving plate and let cool completely before serving