Classic marble loaf cake brings together the best of both worlds: a rich chocolate ribbon running through a soft, moist vanilla base.

This recipe gives you that classic bakery-style texture with an easy method that never fails.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup buttermilk or Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup hot brewed coffee

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, oil and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add vanilla.
5. Next, add in the flour mixture in two batches alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until fully combined. Set aside half the batter.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and hot coffee until smooth.
7. Add half the batter to the chocolate mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
8. Spoon the batters into the prepared pan, alternating spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate.
9. Use an offset spatula or a knife to swirl the batters together.
10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center of the cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

*Yield: One 9×5 inch loaf cake