Marble Swirl Cake
Dive into the timeless elegance of a homemade Marble Swirl Cake, a visually stunning and delightfully moist dessert perfect for any occasion. This classic cake effortlessly blends rich chocolate and fragrant vanilla batters, artfully swirled together for a marbled effect that’s as satisfying to look at as it is to eat. With a buttery base, flaunting the warm flavor of vanilla and the deep, velvety notes of cocoa, this cake achieves the perfect balance of lightness and decadence. Ideal for both casual gatherings and celebratory occasions, this versatile cake bakes beautifully in a bundt pan or standard round cake tins. It’s easy to make but impressive to serve, making it a go-to recipe for anyone craving a masterpiece. Ready in just over an hour, this showstopper is moist, flavorful, and sure to become a household favorite. Decorate with a dusting of powdered sugar for a simple finish or pair with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons Hot water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
In a small bowl, stir together the cocoa powder and hot water until smooth to form a chocolate mixture.
Divide the batter into two portions. Leave one portion plain (vanilla) and mix the other with the prepared chocolate mixture to create the chocolate batter.
Spoon alternating dollops of vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared pan(s). Use a butter knife to gently swirl the batters together, creating a marble effect. Do not overmix.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.1 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.8 g | 309% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 2197 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 601.3 g | 219% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 363.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 882 mg | 19% | |
*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.
