Marble Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the melted butter, sugar and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Step 2

Add the eggs one by one and mix using a whisk.

Step 3

Add the baking powder and flour and mix until smooth.

Step 4

Divide the batter into two bowls. In one of the bowls, add the sifted cocoa powder and mix.

Step 5

Grease a loaf pan with butter and add the batter, alternating between both.

Step 6

Using the end of a knife, mix the dough to add the marble effect.

Step 7

Bake for 40 minutes at 180°C.

Step 8

In the meantime, to make the frosting, melt the chocolate in a water bath or in the microwave.

Step 9

Chop the almonds using a knife.

Step 10

Pour 3 tablespoons of oil into the melted chocolate. Add a pinch of salt and the chopped almonds and mix.

Step 11

Remove the cake from the oven and let it chill on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.

Step 12

Pour the frosting on the cooled cake and enjoy!