Marble Pound Cake with Chocolate and Vanilla Buttercream
"There was a time in Philadelphia, not too long ago, that every wedding cake vendor was pushing chocolate chip cake. I get why a hint of chocolate within a vanilla cake is appealing but I just don’t think chocolate chips are the best way to achieve that result. We attempted to find a balance by creating this vanilla and chocolate swirl cake. It takes a bit of work, because it requires making two cake batters and then swirling them together, but it’s worth the extra effort...."
INGREDIENTS
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Vegetable shortening
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1/4 teaspoon pure rum extract
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Nonstick cooking spray with flour
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1 3/4 cups sour cream
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6 1/4 cups cake flour
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1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons regular salt
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2 large egg yolks
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1 1/2 tesapoons baking powder
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1/2 cup boiling water
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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9 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese, at room temperature
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4 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
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7 cups confectioners' sugar
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4 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
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10 large eggs
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2 teaspoons light corn syrup
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7 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
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