Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a Classic Marble Cake, a delightful combination of vanilla and chocolate swirled together in a moist and tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion, this old-fashioned favorite is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
For Chocolate Swirl:
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp hot water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare Chocolate Batter: Mix cocoa powder and hot water in a separate bowl to form a paste. Combine a portion of the vanilla batter with the cocoa mixture.
- Layer and Swirl: Pour half of the vanilla batter into the pan, add dollops of chocolate batter, and top with remaining vanilla batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This cake can be enjoyed plain or with powdered sugar or glaze on top.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the cocoa batter.
