Indulge in the captivating swirls of this Marble Chocolate Cake, a delightful treat that perfectly balances the classic flavors of vanilla and chocolate. Baked in an 18cm square cake pan, this cake features a tender, moist crumb with distinct marbled patterns, offering a visually stunning and deliciously rich experience in every slice.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Elegant Marbled Effect: The contrasting swirls of vanilla and chocolate not only look beautiful but also offer a delightful flavor combination.
- Rich and Moist: The use of whole eggs, butter, and fresh milk ensures a cake that’s rich in flavor and moist in texture.
- Versatile Enjoyment: This cake is perfect as a dessert, a snack with coffee, or as a special treat for celebrations and gatherings.
Perfect Occasion: Marble Chocolate Cake is ideal for tea parties, birthday celebrations, or as a centerpiece for dessert tables. It’s also a great choice for bakers who enjoy creating visually appealing and flavorful cakes.
Decoration Tips:
- Top with Crushed Oreo Cookies: Add a layer of crushed Oreo cookies on top before baking for added texture and a twist in flavor.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: A light dusting of powdered sugar after baking can enhance the cake’s appearance.
- Serve with Whipped Cream: Pair each slice with a dollop of whipped cream for added richness.
Ingredients:
- Unsalted Butter: 250g (melted)
- Granulated Sugar: 160g
- Whole Eggs: 6
- Cake Flour: 280g (or All-Purpose Flour with 5g Baking Powder)
- Baking Powder: 3g
- Fresh Milk: 60ml
- Vanilla Essence: 5g
- Cocoa Powder: 10g
- Lukewarm Water: 20ml
- Crushed Oreo Cookies (for topping)
- 18cm Square Cake Pan
Preparation:
- Beat egg whites with 160g sugar using an electric mixer for 7 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix egg yolks for 5 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Sift in cake flour to the egg yolk mixture and mix well.
- Add fresh milk, melted butter, and vanilla essence to the egg yolk mixture.
- Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix lukewarm water with cocoa powder. Add half of the cake batter to this cocoa mixture and blend well.
- Line the cake pan with baking paper. Alternately pour the vanilla and cocoa batters into the pan to create a marble effect.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 30-35 minutes.
Enjoy your homemade Marble Chocolate Cake, a visually stunning and flavor-packed dessert that’s sure to delight with its beautiful patterns and rich taste!
