Shabbat Mandarin Marble Loaf Jewish
Elevate your Shabbat dessert table with this irresistible Shabbat Mandarin Marble Loaf, a delightful fusion of zesty citrus and rich chocolate. This moist and tender loaf is infused with fresh mandarin juice and zest, giving it a bright, aromatic flavor, while swirls of decadent cocoa create a stunning marbled effect. Perfectly balanced and made with pantry-friendly ingredients like all-purpose flour, butter, and eggs, this loaf is as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve. Whether shared as a centerpiece for a festive meal or enjoyed as a sweet snack throughout the week, this Jewish-inspired treat is bound to captivate your taste buds. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a beautiful, flavorful addition to any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup mandarin orange juice
- 1 tablespoon mandarin zest
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract, mandarin juice, and mandarin zest.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder and hot water, stirring until smooth.
Divide the batter into two portions. Gently fold the cocoa mixture into one portion to create the chocolate batter.
Spoon alternating dollops of the plain mandarin batter and the chocolate batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together, creating a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as a delightful addition to your Shabbat table or as a sweet treat throughout the week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.5 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 816 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 2315 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 416.3 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 218.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1039 mg | 22% | |
*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.
