Chocolate Peanut Butter Marble Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this beautifully rich and moist Chocolate Peanut Butter Marble Cake, where the timeless pairing of chocolate and peanut butter comes to life in a stunning swirl. This easy-to-make loaf cake combines the smooth nuttiness of creamy peanut butter with the deep, luscious flavors of cocoa to create a marbled design that’s as visually striking as it is delicious. Perfectly balanced with a soft, tender crumb, this cake is made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and milk, and crafted with a straightforward layering and swirling technique. Ideal as a crowd-pleasing dessert or a decadent afternoon treat, serve it plain or with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for added indulgence. This classic cake is a must-bake for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike, delivering bold flavors and a mesmerizing visual appeal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 120 milliliters whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 grams peanut butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a standard loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. Line with parchment paper for easier removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Divide the cake batter evenly into two bowls. In one bowl, sift and stir in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated. In the other bowl, mix in the peanut butter until smooth.
Spoon the chocolate and peanut butter batters alternately into the prepared loaf pan to create layers. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together, creating a marbled effect. Be careful not to over-swirl.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or drizzle of chocolate sauce for added indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.7 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.9 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 828 mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 2376 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 393.7 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 217.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.7 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1358 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
