Mocha Marble Cake Loaf

Here’s a detailed recipe for a delicious Mocha Marble Cake Loaf — a tender, buttery cake with beautiful swirls of coffee and chocolate flavors. Perfect for tea time or as a comforting dessert.

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☕🍫 Mocha Marble Cake Loaf Recipe

🧁 Yield:

1 standard loaf (9×5 inch) – serves 8-10 slices

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📋 Ingredients:

For the Cake Batter:

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature

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For the Mocha Swirl:

• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 ½ tsp instant coffee granules (or espresso powder)

• 1 tbsp hot water

• 2 tbsp of the prepared cake batter (for mixing in mocha)

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🛠️ Equipment:

• 9×5-inch loaf pan

• Mixing bowls

• Electric hand mixer or stand mixer

• Whisk/spatula

• Toothpick or skewer (for swirling)

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🔪 Instructions:

🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Loaf Pan & Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or oil, and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

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🔹 Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together:

   • 1 ½ cups flour

   • 1 ½ tsp baking powder

   • ¼ tsp salt

2. Set aside.

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🔹 Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together using a hand mixer (or stand mixer) on medium-high speed for about 3–4 minutes, until light and fluffy.

2. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Mix in the vanilla extract.

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🔹 Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry

1. Reduce the mixer speed to low.

2. Add half the flour mixture to the batter and mix until just combined.

3. Add the milk, mix, then add the remaining flour. Mix only until smooth. Don’t overmix.

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🔹 Step 5: Make the Mocha Swirl

1. In a small bowl, combine:

   • 1 tbsp cocoa powder

   • 1 ½ tsp instant coffee

   • 1 tbsp hot water

2. Stir until dissolved and smooth.

3. Take about 2 tablespoons of the cake batter and stir it into the mocha mixture to create a thick mocha paste.

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🔹 Step 6: Assemble the Marble Cake

1. Pour half of the plain batter into the prepared loaf pan.

2. Spoon half of the mocha batter over it in dollops.

3. Add the remaining plain batter on top.

4. Spoon the rest of the mocha mixture in dollops over the top layer.

5. Use a skewer or butter knife to gently swirl the batters together — don’t overdo it, just a few figure-8 motions for a marble effect.

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🔹 Step 7: Bake

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

2. Check at the 45-minute mark. If the top is browning too fast, cover loosely with foil and continue baking.

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🔹 Step 8: Cool & Serve

1. Remove from oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.

2. Then lift it out using the parchment paper and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

3. Slice and enjoy! 🍰

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☕ Serving Suggestions:

• Serve slices warm or at room temperature.

• Excellent with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of chocolate glaze, or paired with a cup of strong coffee.

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🧊 Storage:

• Room temp: In an airtight container for up to 3 days.

• Fridge: Up to 5 days.

• Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight at room temp.