Chocolate Marble Cake

A beautifully swirled cake that combines the richness of chocolate with the lightness of vanilla. This chocolate marble cake is both visually striking and delicious, offering the best of both worlds in every bite.

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons hot water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
6. In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder and hot water to form a thick paste.
7. Divide the batter evenly into two portions. Mix the cocoa paste into one half of the batter.
8. Spoon both batters alternately into the prepared pan. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the two batters together to create a marble effect.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

• Calories: ~320
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fat: 16g
• Sugar: 28g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 160mg

This marble cake has the perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor and light vanilla texture, making it a great treat for any occasion.