Marble Cake
Savor the rich, nostalgic flavors of marble cake, where velvety chocolate meets light vanilla in a beautifully swirled dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress your guests and bring smiles, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy afternoon treat. With its tender crumb and stunning appearance, this marble cake is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with milk until combined.
- Divide batter into two bowls; mix cocoa powder into one. Alternate spooning both batters into pans to create swirls.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg