Easy & Delicious Marble Cake Recipe: Bake a Swirl of Sweetness!

Name: Easy & Delicious Marble Cake Recipe: Bake a Swirl of Sweetness!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose flour; 1 cup Granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons Baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 3 Large eggs; 1 cup Whole milk; 1/2 cup Vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder (mixed with 2 tbsp hot water)

Learn how to bake a beautiful and delicious marble cake with this easy-to-follow recipe! Perfect for any occasion, this cake features a delightful swirl of vanilla and chocolate flavors, promising a moist and tender crumb every time. Follow along for simple steps and baking tips to create a show-stopping dessert that everyone will love.

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#Marble Cake

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#Vanilla

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#Homemade

Beautifully baked marble cake, sliced to show the swirl.

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

50g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Whole marble cake cooling on a wire rack.

Ingredients

Servings: 10

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Swirled vanilla and chocolate batter in a baking pan.

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan or an equivalent bundt pan.
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan or an equivalent bundt pan.
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Properly greasing and flouring ensures the cake won't stick.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Sifting dry ingredients can make the cake lighter, but whisking thoroughly is also effective.

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In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for a better emulsion.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spatula or electric mixer on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spatula or electric mixer on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Overmixing develops gluten, leading to a tough cake. Mix until no streaks of flour remain.
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Divide the batter into two equal portions. In one portion, stir in the cocoa powder mixed with hot water until fully incorporated to create the chocolate batter.
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Divide the batter into two equal portions. In one portion, stir in the cocoa powder mixed with hot water until fully incorporated to create the chocolate batter.
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Mixing cocoa with hot water first creates a smoother, richer chocolate flavor.

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Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter into the prepared baking pan. Once all batter is in, use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together 2-3 times to create a marble effect.
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Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter into the prepared baking pan. Once all batter is in, use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together 2-3 times to create a marble effect.
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Don't over-swirl, or the colors will blend too much and lose the marble effect.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cooling completely before slicing prevents crumbling and ensures the cake holds its shape.