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Marble breads and cakes instantly catch our eye with their lovely swirls of white and brown that allow us to enjoy a chocolate and a vanilla cake at the same time. This Chocolate Marble Bread (cake) may look complicated, but it actually starts with a
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I have mentioned this before but it is important to remember that vanilla scented batters need a good vanilla extract. Buying vanilla extract can present a challenge as there are so many choices. The first thing to look for when buying any extract is
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4 ounces (115 grams) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1/2 cup (120 ml) milk, divided
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1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream or plain yogurt
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1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (170 grams) granulated white sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract