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Marble Cake

Perfect Marble Cake: 1 Secret Swirl Method

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 50 minutes (plus 1-2 hours cooling time)
  • Yield: 1 9-inch round cake (serves 10) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A beautiful swirl of vanilla and chocolate batters creates this beloved classic marble cake recipe, offering a moist, tender crumb with a perfect balance of flavors. This easy marble cake recipe is visually stunning and surprisingly simple to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan.
  2. Place flour, sugar, milk, eggs, butter, baking powder, vanilla, and salt into a large bowl. Mix slowly to moisten, then beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Reserve ¾ cup batter; pour remaining batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Stir cocoa into reserved batter until even in color.
  5. Drop chocolate batter by large spoonfuls on top of vanilla batter; swirl cocoa batter into white batter using a knife to create a marbled appearance.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  7. Cool briefly on a wire rack before inverting carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
  • Use a knife to create smooth and delicate swirls for the marbled effect.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before serving for the best texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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