This Classic Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Cake is a timeless dessert that offers the best of both worlds with its soft and tender crumb and eye-catching marbled swirls.
Ingredients:
For the Batter:
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon soft butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 5 small eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons of milk
For the Chocolate Dough:
- 3 tablespoons of baking cocoa
- About 3 tablespoons of milk
For Dusting:
- Powdered sugar
Also Needed:
- Butter or baking paper for the tin
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) on the convection setting. Grease a loaf tin or line it with baking paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together. Gradually add these to the batter along with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour roughly half of the batter into the prepared loaf tin.
- Stir the baking cocoa and additional milk into the remaining batter until well combined.
- Spoon the chocolate batter over the vanilla batter in the tin. Use a fork to gently swirl the two batters together, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the tin for a while, then turn it out onto a wire rack.
- Once completely cool, dust with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
Serve this Classic Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Cake as a delightful treat to accompany a cup of coffee or tea. Its familiar flavors and striking appearance make it a hit at any gathering or simply as a comforting snack. Enjoy baking! 🍫🥮👩🏻🍳