This marble cake recipe is perfect for home bakers looking to indulge in a sweet treat that combines rich chocolate and vanilla flavors in every slice.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:1 cake 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until well combined.
Divide the batter in half. To one half, add cocoa powder and mix well.
In a greased cake pan, alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter.
Use a knife to swirl the batters together gently.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts.
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.