Classic Marble Cake Recipe

This classic marble cake recipe combines rich chocolate and vanilla flavors in a beautiful swirled design. It’s a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to afternoon tea.

The recipe is simple to follow and yields a moist, tender cake that can be enjoyed plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar. It’s a great way to impress your guests with minimal effort.

Delicious Marble Cake Recipe

This marble cake features a light vanilla batter swirled with a rich chocolate batter, creating a stunning visual and a delicious flavor combination. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 large eggs

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Prepare Chocolate Batter: Divide the batter in half. In one half, mix in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
Layer the Batter: Spoon alternating dollops of the vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared pan. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together gently.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.