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Easy Marble Tea Cake Recipe: Delicious Swirled Dessert for Any Occasion
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Easy Marble Tea Cake Recipe: Delicious Swirled Dessert for Any Occasion
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Easy Marble Tea Cake Recipe: Delicious Swirled Dessert for Any Occasion

Learn how to bake a beautiful and delicious Marble Tea Cake with this easy-to-follow tutorial. Perfect for tea time, gatherings, or a sweet treat anytime. This recipe features a moist vanilla and chocolate swirled cake that's simple to make from scratch.
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Marble Tea Cake - Freshly Baked
Marble Tea Cake - Freshly Baked

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
10
Servings
Easy
International Baking
English
Nutrition (per serving)
380
Calories
5g
Protein
45g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Perfectly Sliced Marble Tea Cake
Perfectly Sliced Marble Tea Cake

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    (sifted)

    2 cups
  • Granulated sugar
    (for sweetness)

    1 cups
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  • Large eggs
    (at room temperature)

    3
  • Milk
    (whole milk recommended)

    1 cup
  • Vegetable oil
    (neutral oil)

    1 cup
  • Baking powder

    2 teaspoons
  • Vanilla extract

    1 teaspoon
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  • Salt

    1 teaspoon
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
    (for chocolate swirl)

    1 cup
Servings: 10
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Tea Time with Marble Cake
Tea Time with Marble Cake

Instructions

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    In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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    In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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    Sift flour for a lighter and airier cake texture.
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    In a separate large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
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    In a separate large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
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    Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better emulsification with other wet ingredients.
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    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
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    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
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    Overmixing can develop gluten, leading to a tough cake. Mix until no dry streaks remain.
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    Divide the batter into two equal portions. To one portion, add the unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until fully incorporated, creating the chocolate batter.
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    Divide the batter into two equal portions. To one portion, add the unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until fully incorporated, creating the chocolate batter.
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    For a richer chocolate flavor, you can bloom the cocoa powder with a tablespoon of hot water before adding it.
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    Grease and flour a bundt pan or 9x5 inch loaf pan. Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter into the prepared pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together, creating a marble effect. Do not over-swirl.
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    Grease and flour a bundt pan or 9x5 inch loaf pan. Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter into the prepared pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together, creating a marble effect. Do not over-swirl.
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    For best marble effect, do only 2-3 swirls. Too many swirls will blend the colors completely.
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    Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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    Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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    Oven temperatures can vary, so start checking for doneness around the 30-minute mark.
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    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve with your favorite tea or coffee.
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    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve with your favorite tea or coffee.
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    Cooling the cake completely ensures it sets properly and is easier to slice without crumbling.
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