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Easy Raspberry Swirl Pound Cake

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A simple and moist Raspberry Swirl Pound Cake layered with plain and raspberry batter, swirled together for a beautiful marble effect.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1/3 cup (110g) raspberry jam/preserves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Using a mixer, beat butter and sugar on high speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Scrape down sides and up the bottom as needed.
  4. With mixer on low speed, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), mixing until combined. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  6. On low speed, gradually add dry ingredients; beat just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Spoon about 1/2 cup of batter into a smaller bowl. Stir in raspberry jam until combined.
  8. Spoon about two-thirds of the plain batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly.
  9. Add all of the raspberry batter over the plain batter.
  10. Spread the remaining plain batter on top as evenly as possible.
  11. Using a knife, gently swirl the batters together for a marble effect, being careful not to overmix.
  12. Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  13. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter. Do not over-swirl the batter or the raspberry swirl may blend too much and lose its marble effect. You can add lemon icing or vanilla icing on top as an optional finishing touch.

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