Marble Cake Perfection: The Best Recipe for Indulgent Flavor
Discover the ultimate recipe for a delicious and visually stunning marble cake that balances rich chocolate and vanilla flavors.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. Add cocoa powder to one bowl and mix well.
- In a prepared loaf pan, alternately pour the vanilla and chocolate batters.
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the chocolate batter.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marble Cake Perfection