Description
A delightful and nostalgic marble cake with rich chocolate and creamy vanilla flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Beat together the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well before the next addition; then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix in the milk, alternating with the flour mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter in half. Mix cocoa powder into one half until fully incorporated.
- In the prepared pan, alternate dollops of chocolate and vanilla batters, swirling gently with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: marble cake, homemade cake, classic dessert, baking, family recipe, nostalgic treat