Description
A delightful Orange and Black Marble Bread recipe featuring a visually appealing swirl of citrus and chocolate flavors. Perfect for any time of day and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of one orange
- Black food coloring
- Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Divide the batter equally into two bowls.
- Color one half of the batter with orange food coloring and the other half with black food coloring. Mix each until the color is evenly distributed.
- Drop alternating spoonfuls of the orange and black batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together, creating a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
- Swirl the batters gently to maintain distinct marbled patterns.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This bread is a great option for Halloween or festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A