Marble Cake
Indulge in the delightful swirl of chocolate and vanilla with this easy marble cake recipe, perfect for any occasion. Its visually stunning marbling not only captures the eye but also tantalizes your taste buds with a perfect balance of rich flavors. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this cake brings warmth to family gatherings and offers a comforting slice for an afternoon treat. Whether served fresh or toasted, this marble cake is sure to evoke fond memories and spark joy in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter in half; mix cocoa powder into one half. Spoon alternating layers of both batters into the prepared pan to create swirls.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg