Marble Cake
A delightful Marble Cake that combines rich chocolate and classic vanilla swirled together, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness that matters
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened softened, so it creams easier
- 1 cup milk for that luscious texture
- 3.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor, of course
- 3 large eggs
- 0.25 teaspoons salt to balance the sweetness
Chocolate Batter
- 0.5 cups cocoa powder for the rich chocolate flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter-sugar-egg mixture, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
- Divide the batter in half and stir the cocoa powder into one half.
Baking
- Pour the vanilla batter into the prepared loaf pan and then pour the chocolate batter on top. Use a knife to swirl through the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store the Marble Cake at room temperature for up to three days in an airtight container. For longer storage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil and freeze for about three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature.