This Marble cake recipe is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of vanilla and chocolate in a beautiful, swirled pattern.
This classic cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or enjoying it as an everyday indulgence, this marble cake recipe is sure to impress. Follow these simple steps to create a moist and delicious cake that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a mixer, add butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
During beating, vanilla essence.
add three eggs but gradually
Now add dry ingredients, 3 tablespoon all purpose flour + baking powder mixed alternatively
add 3 tablespoon buttermilk and beat again.
Add another egg and beat. Repeat the procedure by adding 4 tablespoon all purpose flour + baking powder mixed alternatively with 4 tablespoon buttermilk and beat. Repeat this procedure once more time.
In order to prepare the cocoa mixture, add ½ cup milk in ½ cup cocoa powder and mix it together, set aside. Add 2 tablespoon more milk if needed.
Split the batter in 2 portions.
Add yellow food coloring in one portion and mix it.
add cocoa mixture in another portion and fold it.
Spread out evenly alternatively portions of yellow batter and cocoa batter with alternate multiple layers.
Create a swirl with the help of a stick.
Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 F (175/176 C) for 40-45 mins or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Watch the Marble cake recipe video here.
Substitutions
Substitute all purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend (1:1 ratio) for a gluten-free version.
Variations
add 1 tablespoon of instant coffee to the cocoa mixture for a rich mocha flavor
Storage
Marble cake can be stored up to 3 days
Store the cake in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
Top tip
When swirling the batters for marble cake recipe, avoid overmixing. Just a few gentle swirls will create a beautiful marble effect without blending the batters too much. This helps maintain the distinct vanilla and chocolate areas for a visually appealing and flavorful cake.
Marble Cake
This classic marble cake combines the best of both worlds—rich chocolate and light vanilla flavors swirled together in a beautiful pattern. The cake is moist, tender, and perfect for any occasion, whether as a dessert or a coffee-time treat. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll create an eye-catching cake that tastes as good as it looks. Customize it with fun variations like mocha, orange, or add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Whether you enjoy it plain or topped with a decadent chocolate glaze, this marble cake is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 Stick (113 g) Salted Butter
- 3 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoon Vinegar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup Milk + 2 tablespoon
- ¼ teaspoon yellow food color mixed in 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Grease 9" fluted tube pan with oil, place parchment paper and stick it with oil.
- In bowl, sift all purpose flour and baking powder, mix it together, place aside.
- In order to make buttermilk, take 1 cup milk and add 2 tablespoon vinegar in it, leave it aside for 10-15 minutes.
- In a mixer, add butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- During beating, add 1 egg and vanilla essence.
- Now add dry ingredients, 3 tablespoon all purpose flour + baking powder mixed alternatively with 3 tablespoon buttermilk and beat again.
- Add another egg and beat.
- Repeat the procedure by adding 4 tablespoon all purpose flour + baking powder mixed alternatively with 4 tablespoon buttermilk and beat.
- Add the third egg and beat.
- Repeat the procedure once more by adding 3 tablespoon all purpose flour + baking powder mixed, add remaining buttermilk and beat.
- Add Remaining all pupose flour and beat till get mixed.
- In order to prepare the cocoa mixture, add ½ cup milk in ½ cup cocoa powder and mix it together, set aside. Add 2 tablespoon more milk if needed.
- Split the batter in 2 portions.
- Add yellow food coloring in one portion and mix it, add cocoa mixture in another portion and fold it.
- Spread out evenly alternatively portions of yellow batter and cocoa batter with alternate multiple layers as shown in video.
- Create a swirl with the help of a stick.
- Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 F (175/176 C) for 40-45 mins or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 240mgCarbohydrates: 87gFiber: 2gSugar: 51gProtein: 10g
FAQ
Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together in a figure-eight pattern, creating the marbled look.
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