Marble Cake
Marble cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate and creamy vanilla flavors in a beautifully swirled loaf. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or a cozy afternoon treat, this cake’s tender crumb and irresistible aroma will have everyone reaching for seconds. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a show-stopping cake that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Bring joy to any occasion with this classic favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 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
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Split the batter into two bowls; mix cocoa powder into one.
- Spoon alternating dollops of each batter into the prepared pan, then swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg