Chocolate Marble Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave. Set aside to cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

7. 7

   Divide the batter into two equal portions. To one portion, gently fold in the melted dark chocolate. To the other, add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.

8. 8

   Spoon alternating dollops of the chocolate and red batters into the prepared pan. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.

9. 9

   Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.