Description
This Delicious Marble Cake combines classic vanilla and rich chocolate batters swirled together to create a beautifully marbled effect. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and tender cake offers a delightful balance of flavors and a visually stunning presentation.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup boiling water
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later incorporation.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing only until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: In a separate bowl, blend the cocoa powder and boiling water into a smooth, thick paste. This will add the chocolate flavor and moisture to half of the batter.
- Divide Batter: Split the cake batter evenly into two bowls. Stir the chocolate paste into one of the bowls thoroughly to create the chocolate batter portion.
- Create Marble Effect: Spoon alternate dollops of vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared cake pan. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batters together to produce an attractive marbled pattern.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake emerges clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess and ensuring perfect texture.
- Optional Finishing Touches: Once cooled, optionally dust the cake top with powdered sugar or apply chocolate or vanilla frosting to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the chocolate batter before swirling.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
- Test cake doneness with a toothpick to avoid under or over baking.
- You can substitute whole milk with buttermilk for a slightly tangier flavor.
- The marbling effect is key to the cake’s appearance—swirl gently to avoid blending the two batters completely.
