Marble Cake
Marble Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate and buttery vanilla flavors, creating a visually striking treat perfect for any occasion. Each slice reveals a mesmerizing swirl, offering a moist texture and scrumptious taste that warms the heart. Whether enjoyed at family gatherings or cozy afternoons with tea, this easy-to-make cake will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour your chosen cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter in half; stir cocoa powder into one half.
- Alternate spoonfuls of both batters in the pan and swirl with a knife for the marble effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg