Chocolate Marble Cake Recipe

A chocolate marble cake is a classic treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the light and fluffy texture of vanilla cake in a beautiful marbled pattern.

Here’s a simple recipe to make a delicious chocolate marble cake at home.

Ingredients

• 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup (180ml) milk, at room temperature
• ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons hot water

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine with Dry Ingredients:
   • Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Prepare Chocolate Batter:
   • Take 1 cup of the batter and mix it with the cocoa powder and hot water in a separate bowl until smooth.
7. Marble the Batter:
   • Pour half of the vanilla batter into the prepared pan. Add half of the chocolate batter in dollops over the vanilla batter. Repeat with the remaining batters. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.
8. Bake:
   • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and Serve:
   • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• To ensure a moist cake, don’t overmix the batter once the flour is added.
• For a more pronounced marble effect, don’t over-swirl the batter.
• You can also bake this cake in a bundt pan for a more decorative presentation.

Enjoy your homemade chocolate marble cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence!