Starbucks Marble Pound Cake
Indulge in the rich, bakery-style perfection of this Starbucks Marble Pound Cake—a swirled masterpiece blending buttery vanilla and decadent chocolate in every slice. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a moist, dense loaf with striking marbled patterns, perfect for pairing with your morning coffee or tea. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and pure vanilla extract, it’s a homemade take on the coffeehouse classic that satisfies sweet cravings without leaving your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting brunch or looking for a treat to enjoy any time of day, this loaf bakes up beautifully in just over an hour and promises to impress with its visual appeal and irresistible flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 230 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 300 grams granulated sugar
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 120 milliliters whole milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cocoa powder in the hot water to form a smooth paste.
Transfer about 1/3 of the batter into the bowl with the cocoa mixture and fold until fully combined to create the chocolate batter.
To create the marble effect, spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the prepared loaf pan. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together, being careful not to overmix.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as is, or enjoy with your favorite coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.0 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 2% | |
*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.
