Let’s face it: we live in a Momofuku world. Desserts these days are prized for taking hours to create, containing outlandish ingredients, and requiring surgeon-like skills to execute. If you’re not familiar with the wild desserts coming out of this New York restaurant, catch up with a quick google search.
I think desserts like this are wonderful. Once in a blue moon, I even like tackling such projects. Furthermore, someone in my house has been begging for me to make the Momofuku carrot cake truffles. At some point, I’m going to have to oblige.
Anytime I’m scooping Beluga lentils out of the bulk bins at an over-priced natural foods market, I pause. My grandparents most certainly did not eat lentils. When I get frustrated that my small town grocer does not carry watercress, I remind myself that iceberg and homegrown Romaine were good enough for them, and therefore, they should be good enough for me.
I like to create delicious desserts using simple ingredients. I don’t like to drive to the store just for one ingredient, because, well I don't have the time. I work full time at a job I love, and I also run this site, which takes more time than I ever imagined. I bake using what I have on hand. My hope is that you also have these items on hand and can whip up something delicious, too.
If you think about it, marble cakes must have been quite the rage when they first came out. "Can’t decide on a cake flavor? Have both!" But now, two-flavored cakes are borderline boring when compared to today's modern desserts with exotic ingredients.
This cake, however, is anything but boring. The vanilla pound cake is rich with a tender crumb. The chocolate batter has instant espresso stirred in to amp up the cocoa powder. This cake is nothing short of perfection: simple vanilla and chocolate harmony.
And that’s how I like it: simple and perfect.
A simple pound cake recipe.Marble Pound Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
5
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 232Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 32mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 3g
Kathryn says
I so agree with you, more and more often the things I actually want to eat are simple rather than complicated.
Fahad Khan (@PharaohKhan) says
You know,the best part about this recipe is that it uses ingredients that are easily available in everyone's(Well,every baker's at least!) pantry!:-)
I have a MAJOR sweet tooth,and love desserts,cake specially!
Kimby says
Christina, I loved your phrase: "Truthfully, I believe I have an old soul." Sometimes the world moves too fast for me, too! Lingering over a slice of this poundcake and a cup of coffee or tea would be the perfect slow-down moment. Ah yes, simple is better.
thelittleloaf says
That's so weird - I've been thinking of adapting a recipe to make a mini marble cake for a while now - you've answered all my wishes! Going to make this as soon as I have all the ingredients - if not this afternoon then tomorrow evening :-)
Mari says
It looks delicious! Perfect with my second cup of coffee right now! Have a wonderful week :)
CulinarilyCourtney says
Two cheers for simplicity! I have every ingredient except the espresso powder, but I might just try this anyway. Looks delicious!
Erin says
Looks yummy! And I just love how all of your recipes are scaled down! Perfect for me! :)
Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says
*drool* :)
Krissy's Creations says
Haha I know, were crazy for making all these Momofuku desserts! I'm not gonna lie, I'm a lot like you. I like simple desserts with simple ingredients. Beautiful marble cake :)
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Love simplicity and elegant desserts -- this marble pound cake resembles my mom's recipe! She used to bake it all the time :)