Description
Sweet marble swirls of chocolate and vanilla dance through this classic bundt cake, creating a mesmerizing dessert that delights with each slice. Rich layers of flavor and elegant presentation make this cake perfect for special gatherings or quiet weekend afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (312.5 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400 grams) sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and meticulously coat a bundt pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a light base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then gently fold in vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Gradually introduce the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth, consistent batter without overmixing.
- Carefully separate the batter into two equal portions, introducing cocoa powder to one half to create the chocolate component of the marble effect.
- Artfully layer vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared bundt pan, using spoonfuls to create an intricate pattern.
- Draw a knife through the layered batters in gentle, sweeping motions to create a beautiful marbled swirl without overmixing.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then delicately transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the cake’s structural integrity.
Notes
- Prevent cake sticking by thoroughly greasing the bundt pan with butter and dusting with flour, ensuring every crevice is covered.
- Create perfect marble swirls by using a thin knife or skewer and making gentle figure-eight motions through the batter, avoiding overmixing to maintain distinct color patterns.
- Achieve moist texture by not overbaking; check doneness early and remove when a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs, as the cake continues cooking while cooling.
- Enhance flavor variations by adding orange zest to vanilla batter or espresso powder to chocolate batter for sophisticated taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 421 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg