Homemade marble cake is a delightful treat that combines swirls of vanilla and chocolate cake into one delicious dessert. This recipe is straightforward and will guide you through creating a beautifully marbled cake that’s both moist and flavorful. Here’s how to make it from scratch.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (226 grams), softened
- Granulated Sugar: 1 3/4 cups (350 grams)
- Eggs: 4 large, at room temperature
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- All-Purpose Flour: 3 cups (375 grams), sifted
- Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Milk: 1 cup (240 ml), at room temperature
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 1/4 cup (25 grams), mixed with 1/4 cup (60 ml) boiling water to form a paste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.