This beautiful marble cake combines soft, buttery vanilla cake with rich chocolate swirls in every slice. It’s moist, fluffy, easy to make, and perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or a family dessert.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup warm milk (for the chocolate batter)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar: Beat until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until combined.
- Make the chocolate batter: Transfer about one-third of the batter to another bowl. Mix the cocoa powder with the warm milk, then stir it into that portion.
- Create the marble effect: Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter in the pan. Gently swirl with a skewer or knife.
- Bake: Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Tips for the perfect marble cake
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Avoid overmixing after adding the flour to keep the cake tender.
- Swirl the batters gently to create distinct chocolate ribbons.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra-special finish.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate vanilla marble cake! 🍰