Vanilla Fudge Marble Cake
Indulge in the luscious combination of rich chocolate swirls and buttery vanilla perfection with this Vanilla Fudge Marble Cake. This elegant dessert features a moist, tender crumb infused with pure vanilla and a decadent cocoa fudge layer, effortlessly marbled for a stunning visual and flavor contrast. Easy to make with pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter, this cake gets its velvety texture from whole milk and its irresistible fudge layer from a quick cocoa and boiling water mixture. Baked to golden perfection in just under an hour, it’s perfect for any occasion—from weeknight treats to festive celebrations. Serve it as is or pair it with a dollop of whipped cream for a truly indulgent experience. This marble cake recipe is a timeless classic that will delight chocolate and vanilla lovers alike.
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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 (softened)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or a 9x13-inch cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder and boiling water, whisking until smooth and thickened. This will be your fudge mixture.
Transfer about one-third of the vanilla batter into the small bowl with the cocoa mixture. Gently fold together until fully combined, forming the chocolate batter.
Pour half of the vanilla batter into the prepared pan, followed by spoonfuls of the chocolate batter. Add the remaining vanilla batter on top, then use a butter knife to gently swirl the batters together, creating a marble effect. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 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 15 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 205 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 136 mg | 3% | |
*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.
