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Marble Cake Recipe

Create a soft swirled marble cake with this simple recipe. With everyday ingredients, you’ll enjoy a delightful cake perfect for any occasion.

Marble Cake Recipe
Editorial Kitchen Archive
Prep15 min
Cook50 min
DifficultyMedium
ServingsServes 9
Energy-

Ingredients

Scale:9servings

Ingredients

Large room temperature eggs
Granulated sugar (265 g)
Vanilla extract
Melted and cooled butter (about 1.5 cups)
Whipping cream
Baking powder
All-purpose flour (2 cups + 1 heaping tbsp)
Flour
Cocoa powder
Dark or milk chocolate
Optional crispy rice cereal

Step-by-Step Method

8-step method
01

Beat Eggs and Sugar

Add eggs, sugar and vanilla; beat low for 1 minute, then high for 4 minutes.

02

Add Butter and Cream

Stir in melted butter and cream, then beat on low for 1 minute.

03

Prepare Dry Mix

Sift flour and baking powder, add to batter and gently fold with a spatula.

04

Divide and Flavor Batter

Split the mixture in two bowls. Stir cocoa into one, flour into the other; adjust consistency with milk or flour if needed.

05

Layer in Pan

Grease the pan and pour white and chocolate batters alternately in layers.

06

Bake

Bake at 180°C for 40–50 minutes. Check with a toothpick; if it’s not clean, cover with parchment and bake longer.

07

Cool

Let the cake rest in the pan for 15 minutes, then reverse onto a wire rack.

08

Make Chocolate Topping

Melt chocolate in a double boiler, stir in crispy rice if desired, pour over cake and let it set.

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