Pumpkin Marble Cake
A delightful combination of pumpkin puree and chocolate in a moist, marbled cake that embodies the essence of autumn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
- Blend the pumpkin puree, eggs, and oil until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Take half of the batter and transfer it into another bowl. Mix in cocoa powder until combined.
- Alternate dollops of pumpkin batter and cocoa batter in the greased pan, swirling gently to create a marble effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with powdered sugar or whipped cream. Consider adding spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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