Description
A delicious tri-flavored loaf cake featuring vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate layers topped with rich chocolate ganache that creates beautiful marbled patterns and improves in flavor over time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup strawberry puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
- Cream mixture: Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine batters: Gradually fold in flour mixture until just combined. Divide batter equally into three portions.
- Flavor divisions: Leave one portion plain (vanilla), fold strawberry puree into second, and cocoa powder into third.
- Layer cake: Alternate spoonfuls of each batter in the prepared pan, creating natural swirls and patterns.
- Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make ganache: Heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Glaze cake: Pour ganache over cooled cake, allowing it to drip down sides naturally for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and smoother batter consistency
- Don’t overmix the batter once flour is added to prevent tough, dense cake texture
- Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring to achieve the perfect coating consistency
- Run a knife through the batter layers once in the pan to create beautiful marbled patterns
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (8 servings)
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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