Marble Cake
Marble cake is a delightful blend of rich chocolate and buttery vanilla, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. With its stunning swirls and moist texture, each slice offers a beautiful balance of flavors that will impress friends and family alike. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply indulging in a sweet moment, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures you create not just a cake but cherished memories too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into two bowls; swirl cocoa mixture into plain batter for marbling.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg