Description
A festive and chocolatey loaf with a coffee kick and a hint of mint, perfect for cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter; mix cocoa powder and peppermint extract into one half and brewed coffee into the other.
- Layer the batters in the prepared pan and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Don’t forget to cool the loaf before slicing to maintain its texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: peppermint, mocha, marble loaf, holiday baking, dessert