Description
This Classic Marble Cake recipe features a tender vanilla and chocolate swirled cake that’s perfect for any occasion. With a moist texture and beautifully marbled appearance, it delivers a delightful balance of flavors that satisfies both vanilla and chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick after baking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour, sugar, milk, eggs, softened butter, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. This mixture forms the base batter for the cake.
- Mix Batter: Start mixing slowly to combine and moisten the dry ingredients. Then beat the mixture with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Reserve Batter: Set aside ¾ cup of the batter in a separate bowl. Pour the remaining batter evenly into the prepared cake pan — this will be the vanilla portion of the cake.
- Add Cocoa to Reserved Batter: Stir the unsweetened cocoa powder into the reserved ¾ cup batter until the color is even and the mixture is smooth.
- Create Marble Effect: Drop large spoonfuls of the chocolate batter on top of the vanilla batter in the pan. Using a knife, gently swirl the chocolate batter into the vanilla batter to create a marbled pattern without overmixing.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, indicating it’s fully cooked.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool briefly on a wire rack. Then carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate or cooling rack and let it cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smoother batter.
- Be careful not to over-swirl the chocolate and vanilla batters to maintain distinct marble patterns.
- Check doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking, which can dry out the cake.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee for an afternoon treat.
