Marble Cake Recipe
Introduction
Welcome, dear readers! Today, we have a delightful recipe for a classic favorite: Marble Cake. This cake, with its swirls of chocolate and vanilla, is a treat for both the eyes and the palate. Read on to find out how you can recreate this bakery-style cake at home.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 200 grams (1 cup) of white sugar
- 225 grams (1 cup) of butter
- 4 eggs
- 375 grams (3 cups) of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 240 ml (1 cup) of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter into two. In one part, mix in the cocoa powder until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the vanilla and chocolate batter alternately into the prepared pan. Use a knife to swirl the batters together to create a marble effect.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool before slicing and serving.
Notes/Tips
- If you want a more pronounced marble effect, you can use more cocoa powder.
- Avoid overmixing the batter as it can result in a dense cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
Conclusion
And there you have it – a delicious, homemade Marble Cake that is sure to impress. This cake is perfect for any occasion, be it a birthday, a dinner party, or just a regular day when you feel like treating yourself. Try this recipe out and let us know how it turns out. Happy baking!