This marbled cake, with its blend of vanilla and chocolate, creates a beautiful and delicious swirl effect that's as fun to make as it is to eat. The cake is soft, moist, and perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a snack, dessert, or alongside a cup of tea or coffee, this cake is sure to impress with both its appearance and taste.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This marbled cake offers the best of both worlds—vanilla and chocolate—in one delicious bite. The cake has a light, airy texture thanks to the whipped eggs and sugar, and the combination of vanilla and cocoa creates a delightful contrast of flavors. It’s a versatile recipe that can be made with ingredients you likely already have on hand. Plus, it’s visually stunning, with the marbled effect giving the cake an elegant appearance. It’s perfect for casual gatherings or special occasions alike.
Perfect Occasion to Make This Recipe
This marbled cake is ideal for family gatherings, afternoon tea, or simply as a comforting homemade treat. It’s also great to serve at birthday parties, picnics, or holiday celebrations. The cake stays moist and flavorful, making it a wonderful make-ahead option. With its classic flavors and impressive presentation, this cake will quickly become a household favorite.
Decoration Tips
Once baked, you can enhance the marbled cake by dusting it lightly with powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant finish. For a more decadent touch, drizzle melted chocolate or a chocolate ganache over the top. You can also serve the cake with a side of whipped cream or a dollop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence. If you’re looking to make the cake more festive, garnish with fresh berries or sprinkles for a colorful presentation.
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 90 g sugar
- 1 pot of yogurt (plain, sweetened, or vanilla-flavored)
- 75 ml oil or melted butter (cooled)
- 14 g baking powder (sifted)
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 150 g flour (sifted)
- 15 g flour (sifted)
- 15 g unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and flour a 27 cm cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and doubles in volume.
- Add wet ingredients: Gradually add the oil (or melted butter), yogurt, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, whisking until fully combined.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients: Sift together the 150 g of flour and the baking powder, then fold this into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Divide the batter: Divide the batter into two equal portions.
- Prepare the vanilla batter: To one portion of the batter, add the additional 15 g of sifted flour and whisk until smooth.
- Prepare the chocolate batter: To the second portion of the batter, add the sifted cocoa powder and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Create the marble effect: In your prepared cake pan, pour a small amount of vanilla batter, then follow with a small amount of chocolate batter. Continue layering the batters alternately until all the batter has been used, creating a marbled effect.
- Add the butter ridge: To achieve a nice rise on top, place a thin strip of butter (or oil) down the center of the cake.
- Bake the cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until a skewer or knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on the cake, as baking times may vary depending on your oven.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool before slicing.
Enjoy! This marbled cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful combination of vanilla and chocolate flavors in every bite.