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Classic Moist Marble Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 50–60 minutes
  • Yield: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A Classic Moist Marble Cake is the perfect combination of rich vanilla and chocolate flavors swirled together in a soft, buttery crumb. This timeless dessert is ideal for celebrations, afternoon coffee, or a comforting homemade treat.

Ingredients

For the Cake Batter:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

For the Chocolate Swirl:

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup hot water

Instructions

Prepare the Cake Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.

2️⃣ Prepare the Chocolate Swirl

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and hot water until smooth.
  2. Take 1 cup of the vanilla batter and mix it with the cocoa mixture to create the chocolate batter.

3️⃣ Create the Marble Effect

  1. Spoon half of the vanilla batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Add dollops of the chocolate batter, then top with the remaining vanilla batter.
  3. Using a butter knife, gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect. Do not overmix.

4️⃣ Bake the Cake

  1. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

✔ Marble Pound Cake – Use cake flour for a finer texture.
✔ Extra Chocolatey – Add chocolate chips to the chocolate batter.
✔ Citrus Twist – Add orange zest to the vanilla batter.
✔ Nutty Addition – Fold in chopped walnuts or almonds.
✔ Gluten-Free – Substitute 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

  • Prep Time: 10–12 slices
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipes.kqeducationgroup.com/classic-moist-marble-cake-recipe/