Marble Cake
Indulge in the timeless elegance of a homemade marble cake, a delightful dessert that beautifully combines the rich flavors of vanilla and chocolate in every slice. This classic recipe creates a stunning swirl effect by gently mixing a silky vanilla batter with a rich cocoa-infused chocolate batter, ensuring every bite is both visually appealing and irresistibly delicious. Perfectly moist and tender, the cake is baked to golden perfection in just under an hour, making it an ideal treat for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to celebratory events. With its harmonious blend of flavors, this marble cake is proof that you don’t have to choose between chocolate and vanilla. Pair it with a cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate indulgence, and get ready to impress your loved ones with this visually striking yet simple-to-make dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 120 milliliters whole milk
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) loaf pan or round cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract to create the main vanilla batter.
In a small bowl, mix the unsweetened cocoa powder with the boiling water until smooth to make a cocoa paste.
Take about one-third of the vanilla batter and stir the cocoa paste into it to create the chocolate batter.
Pour half of the vanilla batter into the prepared pan, followed by dollops of the chocolate batter. Add the remaining vanilla batter on top, and then the remaining chocolate batter in dollops over that.
Use a butter knife to gently swirl the batters together in a marble pattern. Be careful not to overmix, as you want distinct swirls.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the marble cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.5 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.3 g | 626% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1250 mg | 417% | |
| Sodium | 1265 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 409.8 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.4 g | ||
| Protein | 59.1 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 955 mg | 20% | |
*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.
