Description
Indulge in the classic combination of rich chocolate and vanilla flavors with this delectable marble cake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and tender cake is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Vanilla Batter:
Chocolate Batter:
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or Bundt pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture in three parts, alternating with milk.
- Prepare Chocolate Batter: Whisk cocoa powder, hot water, and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Mix 1/3 of vanilla batter into cocoa mixture.
- Marble the Batter: Spoon vanilla and chocolate batters into pan alternately. Swirl batters together with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract to the vanilla batter.
- Marble cake is delicious on its own or with a dusting of powdered sugar or a light glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
