A marble cake is a delightful dessert that features a fun swirl of chocolate and vanilla batters baked into a single, scrumptious confection.
Craving the classic delight of a marble cake, where chocolate and vanilla swirl in a sweet, tantalizing dance? You’ve just unearthed the ultimate recipe! Get ready to whisk, swirl, and bake your way to a gorgeous, crowd-pleasing cake, complete with all the tips and tricks you’ll need for a heavenly marbled masterpiece. Let’s get mixing!
Marble Cake Extravaganza
This Marble Cake is a piece-of-cake fusion of chocolate and vanilla, creating a delicious swirl that’s almost too beautiful to eat—almost. Think of it as the Yin and Yang of the dessert world. Perfect for birthdays, book clubs, or random Tuesday afternoons when an invisible friend shows up craving cake.
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or a loaf pan—choose your adventure.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy and lighter than a cloud, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. No overzealous beating!
- In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder and boiling water until smooth. Add about 1/3 of the batter to the cocoa mixture and stir until well combined.
- Spoon dollops of vanilla batter into the prepared pan, followed by chocolate batter. Swirl the batters together with a knife for that marbled masterpiece effect.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Patience, grasshopper—it’s almost done.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: For a twist, try using almond or peppermint extract instead of vanilla, or swap in buttermilk for a tangier taste.
- Garnishing: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with a simple glaze, or top with fresh berries to make it Instagram-ready.
- Cooking Tips: Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Swirl with finesse, not fury. Gentle hands create the best marbles in all the land.
