Easy Marble Cake
Indulge in the timeless charm of this Easy Marble Cake, a delightful dessert that combines rich vanilla and luscious chocolate swirls in every slice. Perfectly moist and buttery, this recipe is simple to make with just a few pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and unsalted butter. The marbling technique is both fun and rewarding, creating a stunning visual effect that looks as good as it tastes. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in an hour, this versatile cake is ideal for everything from elegant gatherings to cozy family afternoons. Serve it on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream, and enjoy a classic treat that’s sure to impress. Perfect for searches like "easy marble cake recipe" and "how to make marble cake from scratch."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch loaf pan or a bundt pan. Lightly dust the pan with flour and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk in three additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Transfer about 1 cup of the batter into a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and hot water until smooth. Stir this cocoa mixture into the reserved batter to create the chocolate batter.
Spoon the vanilla batter into the prepared pan, then dollop the chocolate batter on top. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together gently, creating a marbled effect. Be careful not to overdo it to preserve the distinct pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your homemade easy marble cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.8 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.9 g | 504% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1148 mg | 383% | |
| Sodium | 1874 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 505.5 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 311.6 g | ||
| Protein | 59.7 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1038 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
