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Moist Chocolate Orange Marble Pound Cake Recipe with Easy Buttery Glaze

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A moist and flavorful marble pound cake combining rich chocolate and fresh orange zest, topped with a silky buttery glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is quick, easy, and a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • Zest of 2 medium oranges
  • ¾ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup (120 ml) hot water
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
  6. With the mixer on low, alternately add the dry flour mixture and whole milk in three additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined after each addition.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk cocoa powder with hot water until smooth and glossy.
  8. Scoop about one-third of the batter into the chocolate mixture and stir gently until combined.
  9. Spoon alternating dollops of vanilla-orange and chocolate-orange batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the batter to create a marble effect.
  10. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 60 minutes.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  12. To make the glaze, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, orange juice, and salt until smooth and glossy. Adjust consistency with more orange juice or powdered sugar if needed.
  13. Drizzle the warm glaze over the cooled cake and let it set for about 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to avoid a dense cake. Check doneness starting at 60 minutes to prevent overbaking. Apply glaze while cake is slightly warm for a shiny finish. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use almond or coconut milk and vegan butter.

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