Red White & Blue Marble Cake
Red White & Blue Marble Cake is a festive and visually stunning dessert that embodies the spirit of patriotic celebrations. This delightful cake features a light and fluffy vanilla base swirled with vibrant red and blue batters, creating a beautiful marbled effect that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Perfect for Independence Day or summer barbecues, this treat combines nostalgia with delicious flavor in every slice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Red and blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in extracts.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide batter into three bowls: one plain, one colored red, and one colored blue. Swirl colors gently using a spatula.
- Alternate spoonfuls of each batter into prepared pans, swirling gently with a knife for marbling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg