Marble Cake
A delicious and visually stunning marble cake that combines the flavors of vanilla and chocolate in a beautifully swirled pattern. Ideal for any occasion, this classic dessert is a favorite among home bakers.
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Rubber spatulas
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan
- Parchment paper
- Oven thermometer
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1/4 cup high-quality cocoa powder
- 2 oz dark chocolate optional, for deeper flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. In one bowl, mix cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate.
- Spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the prepared pan.
- Use a skewer or knife to swirl the batters gently, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and fluffy.
Adjust the chocolate ratio to your preference for a more intense or lighter chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 22gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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