Description
This Delicious Marble Cake combines rich chocolate and classic vanilla batters swirled together for a visually stunning and wonderfully moist dessert. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy treat, this cake balances buttery sweetness with deep cocoa flavor, topped optionally with powdered sugar or your favorite frosting for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup boiling water
Optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside until needed.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder with the boiling water and stir until a smooth and thick paste forms.
- Divide Batter: Split the cake batter evenly into two bowls. Fold the chocolate paste into one half of the batter until it is well incorporated.
- Create Marble Effect in Pan: Alternate spoonfuls of the vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared cake pan. Then, use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together gently, creating the signature marble pattern.
- Bake the Cake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Finishing Touches: Once cooled, dust the cake top with powdered sugar or frost with chocolate or vanilla frosting, if desired, to add extra flavor and decoration.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix batter after adding flour to keep the cake tender.
- Swirling technique is key to achieve a beautiful marble effect.
- Check the cake at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Chocolate chips add extra bursts of chocolate richness but are optional.
