Marble Pound Cake

Step 1

Bring the butter to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, sugar & a pinch of salt. Mix to combine.

Step 2

Crack the eggs into the batter, whisking between each addition of egg.

Step 3

Add the baking powder & flour. Mix to combine.

Step 4

Divide the batter into 2 bowls. Sift the cocoa powder into 1 bowl & stir.

Step 5

Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Add the yellow & chocolate batter in layers, alternating between each layer.

Step 6

Use the tip of a knife to decoratively marble the batter.

Step 7

Bake for 35-40 min at 350°F.

Step 8

Roughly chop the chocolate. Add it to a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave.

Step 9

Roughly chop the almonds.

Step 10

Pour the oil into the bowl of melted chocolate. Add a pinch of salt & the chopped almonds. Mix it all together.

Step 11

Remove the cake from the oven. Let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 min.

Step 12

Carefully remove the cake from the loaf pan. Pour the frosting evenly over the cake. Serve & enjoy!