Description
Sweet memories swirl through this classic Marble Cake, blending rich chocolate and vanilla in a delightful dance of flavors. Moist layers intertwine, creating a delectable dessert that invites you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and meticulously prepare a loaf or bundt pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper, ensuring smooth cake removal.
- Sift together dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – creating a light, airy foundation for the cake.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale, fluffy, and significantly increases in volume.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to maintain a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, infusing the batter with aromatic warmth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, alternating between the two and starting and ending with dry ingredients to maintain optimal batter consistency.
- Divide the prepared batter into two equal portions, creating separate spaces for vanilla and chocolate variations.
- Mix cocoa powder with hot water until achieving a silky, lump-free chocolate base, then fold into one portion of the batter.
- Transfer batters into the prepared pan by layering alternating spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate, creating visual intrigue.
- Use a knife to delicately swirl the batters, generating a mesmerizing marble pattern without overmixing.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Perfectly separate batters by using two distinct mixing bowls to prevent cross-contamination and maintain clean color distinctions.
- Swirl gently with a figure-eight motion using a butter knife or wooden skewer to create elegant, seamless marble patterns without overmixing.
- Use room temperature ingredients, especially eggs and butter, to ensure smooth batter integration and consistent cake texture.
- Prevent dry cake by checking doneness early and removing from oven as soon as the toothpick comes out with minimal moist crumbs, typically around 45-50 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 155mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg