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Name: Rumor Swirl Marble Pound Cake
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature; 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred); 2 tbsp hot water; 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips; Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Rumor Swirl Marble Pound Cake

CrushedLemon1034

Inspired by the viral 'kiss cam' moment of awkwardness and swirled rumors, this Rumor Swirl Marble Pound Cake is all about unexpected contrasts and delicious tension. With ribbons of rich chocolate threading through plush vanilla crumb, each slice reveals a unique pattern—just like the unpredictable twists of a headline-grabbing story. The cake’s tender, buttery base is punctuated by a hint of tang from sour cream and pockets of melted mini chocolate chips, making every bite a conversation starter. Perfect for sharing at office gatherings or as a sweet treat for your next 'water cooler' moment.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy and pale, 3-5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
In a small bowl, stir the cocoa powder and hot water together until smooth. Transfer 1/3 of the cake batter to the cocoa mixture and fold in until well combined. Fold the chocolate chips into the chocolate batter.
Spoon alternating dollops of vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared pan. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the batters together for a marbled effect, but don’t overmix.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving, if desired.