Marble Cake
Experience the nostalgia of childhood with this delightful marble cake, featuring a perfect blend of fluffy vanilla and rich chocolate batters. This easy-to-follow recipe will have your kitchen filled with mouthwatering aromas, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply enjoying a cozy day at home, this marble cake is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed (lumps are okay).
- Divide batter; mix cocoa powder into half for the chocolate batter.
- Spoon dollops of both batters into prepared pans and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg