Name: Chocolate Marble Bread – Soft, Moist & Beautifully Swirled
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tbsp hot water; 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

Description

Chocolate Marble Bread is a beautifully swirled, tender loaf featuring ribbons of rich chocolate intertwined with a buttery vanilla batter. Moist, soft, and perfectly sweet, this loaf is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent afternoon snack with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp hot water
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter in half. In one bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and hot water until smooth, then stir it into one half of the batter to create the chocolate mixture.
Spoon alternating dollops of vanilla and chocolate batters into the loaf pan. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the batters together for a marble effect — do not overmix.
Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, if desired.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For extra richness, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
You can add a teaspoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
This bread also freezes beautifully — slice before freezing for easy grab-and-go portions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American