Pound Marble Cake in Glaze
6 servings
40 minutes
Pound marble cake with glaze is an elegant and delightful treat rooted in European pastry traditions. This cake, characterized by a dense yet airy texture, captivates the eye with its mesmerizing chocolate swirls. A delicate vanilla aroma and rich cocoa flavor add a special sophistication to it. Perfectly balanced sweetness and a hint of bitterness make it a versatile dessert suitable for both morning tea and festive gatherings. The finishing touch is a thick chocolate glaze that adds depth to the flavor and a shiny appearance. Dusting it with powdered sugar transforms this cake into a true culinary masterpiece.

1
Beat softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla sugar and gradually introduce eggs one by one, beating well each time.
- Butter: 200 g
- Sugar: 200 g
- Vanilla sugar: 10 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
2
Gradually add sifted flour and salt with baking powder to the oily mixture. Mix well.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
3
Divide the mass in half, add 2 tablespoons of cocoa to one half, and mix.
- Cocoa: 3 tablespoons
4
Layer white dough in a greased pan, then add a layer of chocolate dough and make a few movements with a spoon to create chocolate swirls. Bake at 180 degrees for 30 minutes or until done.
5
To prepare the glaze, mix 1 tablespoon of cocoa with 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar, add boiling water, and stir well. Spread the glaze on top of the cake and sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar.
- Cocoa: 3 tablespoons
- Powdered sugar: 5 tablespoon
- Water: 1 tablespoon
- Powdered sugar: 5 tablespoon









