Marble Pound Cake with Ganache Glaze 🍫✨ – A Rich Vanilla & Chocolate Classic

👩‍🍳 Preparation Steps

1️⃣ Prepare the Oven and Pan

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease and lightly flour a 9×13-inch (23×13 cm) cake pan. Set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Fold in the sour cream and vanilla extract using a spatula until smooth.
4. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined and smooth—do not overmix.

3️⃣ Create the Marble Effect

1. Divide the batter evenly into two bowls.
2. Stir the cooled melted chocolate into one half, and the sifted cocoa powder into the other half.
3. Spoon dollops of each batter alternately into the prepared pan.
4. Use a fork or knife to gently swirl the batters together for a marbled pattern (avoid overmixing).
   

   4️⃣ Bake the Cake