Cocoa Marble Pound Cake

This cake is cute and easy to make. Just by adding a marble effect, it looks very fancy. It keeps well, so you can make it in large batches.
The origin of this recipe
I made this in a perfect size for one person to enjoy as a gift for a friend.
Cooking Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C).
[Note] Sorry, I forgot to mention earlier, but please preheat the oven!
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Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl until it becomes pale. The photo uses brown sugar.
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Add the egg gradually, mixing well each time.
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Add the flour and mix until glossy, then take 60 grams into another bowl.
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Sift in the cocoa powder and mix, being careful not to overmix.
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Return the cocoa batter to the original bowl and lightly mix to create a marble effect.
Pour into a mold and bake in the oven at 340°F (170°C) for 30-35 minutes. - 7
Mixing less will result in a prettier marble effect.
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It keeps well, so wrapping it nicely as a gift will be appreciated!
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The left is 17cm and the right is 13cm. This time, I used the 13cm one. If using the 17cm, make 2-3 times the amount.
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It's small, so you can make a lot for gifts♪
For matcha marble, replace the cocoa powder with 3 grams of matcha! - 11
On February 5th, it became a hot topic (^^)
Thank you (;∀;) - 12
You can also enjoy it with toppings like almond slices or diced nuts.
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Comment on shelf life!
Since it's homemade, it may vary with hygiene conditions, but it should last 3 days at room temperature. If refrigerated, 4 days.
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