Chocolate Marble Cake is a moist and tender cake that combines vanilla and chocolate batter to create a beautiful swirled pattern. It’s a simple yet stunning dessert perfect for any occasion, offering the best of both chocolate and vanilla flavors in each bite.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup boiling water
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
For garnish (optional):
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream or chocolate glaze
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a 9-inch bundt pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare the wet ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Make the chocolate batter:
- In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder with the boiling water, stirring until smooth. Take about 1½ cups of the vanilla cake batter and mix it with the cocoa mixture until well combined. If using, fold the chocolate chips into the chocolate batter.
- Layer and swirl the batters:
- Spoon half of the vanilla batter into the prepared pan, then add the chocolate batter on top. Spoon the remaining vanilla batter over the chocolate layer. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.
- Bake the cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using a bundt pan, check for doneness around 45-50 minutes.
- Cool and serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate glaze, if desired.
Enjoy this classic Chocolate Marble Cake, perfect for tea time, dessert, or any special occasion! The blend of chocolate and vanilla makes it a delightful treat for everyone.
