Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of a homemade marble cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful cake features a beautiful marbled pattern of chocolate and vanilla. Enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or as a sweet treat any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Make Chocolate Paste: In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder and hot water to form a smooth paste.
- Create Marble Effect: Transfer 1/3 of the batter into a separate bowl and stir in the cocoa paste. Spoon the plain and chocolate batters alternately into the prepared pan. Use a knife to gently swirl the batters for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the milk with sour cream.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate glaze before serving.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
