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Moist Marble Cake Recipe with Rich Chocolate and Creamy Vanilla Swirls Made Easy

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A moist marble cake featuring rich chocolate and creamy vanilla swirls, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) hot water
  • 2 tbsp extra sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and lightly dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently on low speed until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the cocoa powder with hot water until smooth. Add extra sugar if desired. Let cool slightly, then mix about 1 1/2 cups of the vanilla batter into the cocoa mixture until fully combined.
  7. Spoon half of the vanilla batter into the prepared pan, then dollop half of the chocolate batter over it. Repeat with remaining batters. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together to create a marble pattern.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The edges will pull away slightly from the pan when done.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Let cake cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and ensure baking powder is gluten-free. For vegan, use flax eggs and vegan butter.

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