Marble Cake with Chocolate Almond Glaze

1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3: In a large bowl, combine the sugar and eggs. Whisk for about 3-4 minutes, until pale in color.

4: Add the melted butter and whisk for an additional 1-2 minutes until combined.

5: Stir in vanilla bean paste, then add buttermilk and Greek yogurt/sour cream.

6: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

7: In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder with boiling water and let it cool.

8: Divide 1/3 of the cake batter into a separate bowl and mix with the cocoa mixture.

9: Pour half of the white batter into the prepared loaf pan, then top with the cocoa batter, and pour the remaining white batter on top.

10: Use a knife or spatula to create a marbled effect by swirling the batters together.

11: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

12: In a saucepan, heat the heavy whipping cream until it starts to simmer, then remove from heat and add semi-sweet chocolate. Stir until smooth.

13: Add butter and vanilla extract, then stir in chopped almonds.

14: Apply the chocolate glaze just before serving.