Chocolate-Yam Marble Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Yam Marble Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 orange, zested and juiced; 1 cup pureed yams or 1 (15-ounce can) yams, drained and pureed; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 2 cups flour plus 2 tablespoons; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; Salt; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons hot water; Special equipment: 1 1/2-quart glass loaf pan

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 orange, zested and juiced
1 cup pureed yams or 1 (15-ounce can) yams, drained and pureed
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 cups flour plus 2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Salt
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons hot water
Special equipment: 1 1/2-quart glass loaf pan

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 1 1/2-quart glass loaf pan.
2
In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream the butter with sugar at high speed until fluffy and pale yellow, about 5 minutes.
3
Add in the eggs, vanilla, and orange zest.
4
Mix in the yams, sour cream and orange juice.
5
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
6
Slowly mix in the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
7
Spoon out 1/3 of the cake batter and place in a small bowl.
8
In a small measuring cup, make a thin paste of the cocoa, cayenne, and hot water, stirring until smooth.
9
Pour into the small bowl of cake batter and stir just until well mixed.
10
Pour half the (non-chocolate) yam batter into the prepared loaf pan.
11
Spoon on the chocolate batter, and then finish by pouring the remaining yam batter on top.
12
Use a butter knife to cut through the cake to create a marbling effect.
13
Bake until the cake is firm and toothpick comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.
14
Cool before slicing.

748

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Yam Marble Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Yam Marble Cake

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