Marble Loaf Cake

Enjoy 2 cakes in 1 with this buttery rich marble loaf cake! Baking a cake in a loaf pan means easy prep and minimal decorating without sacrificing any flavor. The chocolate batter is made from the vanilla, so you don’t have to prepare two separate recipes. And don’t forget the 2-ingredient ganache topping

Ingredients

• 2 cups (255g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup (60g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
• 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, 1 Tbsp!)
• 2/3 cup + 2 Tablespoons (190ml) whole milk, divided and at room temperature
• 3 Tablespoons (16g) unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder
• optional but recommended: 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder

Thick Ganache Topping

• one 4-ounce (113g) quality semi-sweet chocolate bar, finely chopped (see note)
• 6 Tablespoons (90ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream (see note)