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A slice of marble cake with chocolate and vanilla swirls, served on a white plate.

Marble Cake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course cake
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons hot water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and dust with flour.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Separately, in a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Incorporate the eggs into the butter mixture individually, ensuring to beat thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
    Flour and milk being combined in a mixing bowl for baking dessert or bread recipe.
  • Split the batter evenly between two bowls. In a separate small bowl, combine cocoa powder with hot water to create a smooth paste. Incorporate this mixture into one bowl of batter, stirring until thoroughly blended.
    Marble Cake batter split into vanilla and chocolate portions in white bowls.
  • Spoon vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the pan. Use a knife to swirl them for a marbled effect. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover the cake for the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning if needed.
    Swirling vanilla and chocolate Marble Cake batter.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 149mgFiber: 1g
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