1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
6. In a small bowl, mix the unsweetened cocoa powder with hot water until smooth.
7. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Add the cocoa mixture to the remaining cake batter and stir until well combined.
9. Pour the cocoa batter over the plain batter in the pan.
10. Use a skewer or knife to create a marbled effect by gently swirling the batters together.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Slice and savor the mouthwater
ing Chocolate Marble Pound Cake!
