Delicious Light Marble Pound Cake

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious Light Marble Pound Cake.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 325°F (165°C). Grab a 10-inch tube pan and give it a good greasing to ensure your cake slides out easily later on. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until they’re well combined, setting the stage for a fluffy cake.

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and vegetable shortening together using an electric mixer. You want this mixture to be light and fluffy, which should take about 3 minutes. Gradually add in the 3 cups of sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until it’s smooth and creamy. Now, it’s time to add the eggs—one at a time—making sure each one is well incorporated before adding the next. Finally, mix in the applesauce until everything is beautifully smooth.

3. Step 3

   Next, alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk to your batter, stirring gently. Don’t forget to add in the vanilla extract and lemon juice for that extra burst of flavor!

4. Step 4

   In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and you have a smooth chocolate syrup. Take about 3/4 cup of your vanilla batter and mix it with the chocolate syrup until combined.

5. Step 5

   Now, pour the remaining vanilla batter into your prepared tube pan, followed by the chocolate batter. With a spoon handle or a butter knife, gently swirl the two batters together to create a lovely marbled effect—just be careful not to overmix!

6. Step 6

   Bake your cake in the preheated oven for 70 to 80 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the sides start to pull away from the pan. Once baked, let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then, invert the cake onto the rack to cool completely.