Marble Cake

Marble Cake: An irresistible classic with double flavor! 😍🍰

If you love the contrast between vanilla and chocolate, this marble cake will be your new favorite. Fluffy, soft and perfect for any occasion! 

Ingredients:

✅ 200 g sugar
✅ 4 large eggs
✅ 200 g wheat flour
✅ 200 g butter (at room temperature)
✅ 1 sachet of baking powder
✅ 1 pinch of salt
✅ 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
✅ 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
✅ 60 ml of milk

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat and prepare the mold:
• Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Grease and flour a mold or line it with baking paper.

2️⃣ Prepare the base dough:
• Beat the butter with the sugar until you get a creamy and fluffy texture.
• Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.

3️⃣ Add the dry ingredients:
• Sift the flour, baking powder and salt.
• Add little by little to the previous mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla.

4️⃣ Divide the dough:
• Separate the mixture into two equal parts.
• To one of them, add the sifted cocoa powder and mix until well combined.

5️⃣ Create the marbled effect:
• Pour alternately spoonfuls of the vanilla and chocolate mixture into the mold.
• Using a knife or skewer, make gentle spiral movements to achieve the marbled effect.

6️⃣ Bake:
• Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7️⃣ Cool and enjoy:
• Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then unmold onto a wire rack.

Extra tip: Serve this cake with a coffee or a glass of hot milk… pure delight!

⏱ Total time: 1h | Servings: 10

What do you prefer in your marbled cake: more chocolate  or more vanilla ? Tell me in the comments!