Description
Marble cake lovers rejoice! Swirling chocolate and vanilla create a mesmerizing masterpiece that delights taste buds with each perfectly balanced slice. Rich, moist layers offer pure indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the butter and sugar mixture by vigorously whipping them together until the texture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth, creamy foundation.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly blending each one into the mixture to ensure a uniform, silky consistency.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate vessel, eliminating potential lumps and aerating the dry ingredients.
- Methodically incorporate the dry ingredient mixture and milk into the butter blend, alternating between the two to maintain a balanced, lump-free batter.
- Partition approximately one-third of the prepared batter into a secondary bowl, then fold in cocoa powder until the chocolate portion achieves a rich, even color.
- Transfer the vanilla batter into a prepared baking pan, strategically layering the chocolate batter on top, then artfully drag a knife through both batters to generate intricate, swirling patterns.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven at 350F (175C), allowing the cake to bake for 50-60 minutes until a test skewer emerges clean and the surface displays a golden-brown complexion.
- Remove from oven and permit the cake to cool completely on a wire rack, enabling it to set and stabilize before slicing into elegant servings.
Notes
- Softening butter is crucial for achieving a smooth, creamy texture that blends perfectly with sugar.
- Eggs should be at room temperature to ensure even mixing and prevent batter curdling.
- Alternating dry ingredients and milk helps create a silky, lump-free batter with consistent texture.
- Swirling technique requires a gentle hand to maintain distinct chocolate and vanilla patterns without over-mixing.
- Use a light-colored pan to prevent burning and ensure even baking throughout the cake.
- Cocoa powder quality dramatically impacts the chocolate batter’s depth and richness.
- Allow cake to cool completely to set the structure and prevent crumbling when slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 183 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg