Ora Pro Nobis Marble Cake
A soft, buttery marble loaf made with ora pro nobis powder. Naturally green, lightly sweet, and perfect for everyday baking with a functional twist.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed and scraping the bowl as needed.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Transfer about one-third of the batter to a separate bowl. Stir in the ora pro nobis powder until evenly blended.
To marble:
- Layer one-third of the plain batter into the pan, followed by half of the green batter. Repeat, ending with plain batter on top. Gently swirl with a knife in a figure-eight motion.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- For a stronger green contrast, you can increase the ora pro nobis powder to 2½ teaspoons.
- Avoid over-swirling the batter to keep defined marble layers.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This loaf freezes well when sliced and wrapped individually.