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
vianney says
Amen sister. I love the old, the abuelita sweets, the treats I had when I was younger. do I enjoy the new creations..yes, but my heart still longs for sweets that hold memories. Love this marbled cake! great post!
Brandon says
I love marble cake, and I love pound cake! Both together? Even better! Thanks for sharing! Yum!
Tracy says
I agree that simple is best. This pound cake looks divine!
Julia says
I live in a place where I can find just about anything, yet I still reach for the familiar ingredients. They being comfort, and I'm
Ok with that! Love this marble cake because well, I love a simple mable cake!
Doreen says
I love this recipe. I have used it in a cupcake or in a loaf pan. Turns our great every time!!!!!!
Christina says
Thanks, Doreen! I'm so glad to know I can make cupcakes with this batter--I had no idea! :)
Sandy Campbell says
I must say I have found too many recipes on this site to try at one time. I absolutely love being able to make them in small batch's. Thank you so much! I also love simple and easy. Who doesn't have these simple ingredients on hand?
Kerryn says
This is a great recipe! I love that I already had all the ingredients on hand, very fuss free. I made it and turned out great, only I cut the sugar to 1/3 cup because my family likes cakes to be less sweet.
Julie says
Can I use a muffin pan to make this recipe? How many muffins will this make and how long should I bake them for? Thanks!! this recipe looks amazing, I cant wait to try it
Christina Lane says
Hi Julie! I'm sorry, but I didn't test the recipe as muffins. I think it's a great idea, though! If you try it, let me know. I'm guessing you will get around 4-6 muffins. Bake them for 15 minutes and then test them every 2 minutes afterwards for doneness? That's my best guess!
Happy baking,
Christina
nosh says
tried this cake today, i over baked it just so slightly , but it is delicious. i just love that your small scale recipes do not taste ordinary :)
Ann says
You are so right about simple ingredients! I only make something if I have all the ingredients in my pantry, and I always do avoid a trip to the grocery store. I just made this, and this is the best marble pound cake I've ever made! Thank you for the recipe!