Description
A simple yet impressive marble cake recipe with beautiful swirls, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf or bundt pan. In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to your butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter in half. In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder and hot water until smooth, then gently fold this into one half of the batter.
- Pour alternating spoonfuls of the vanilla and chocolate batters into your prepared pan. Use a knife to gently swirl through the batter just once or twice to create a marbled look.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- The cake disappeared quickly at a special occasion.
- The swirls are impressive but the cake is simple to make.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American