Description
This delectable marble cake features a rich mix of chocolate and vanilla flavors, topped with smooth chocolate buttercream, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 batch chocolate buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Divide the batter in half; to one half, mix in the cocoa powder.
- Pour the vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared loaf pan, alternating them to create a marble effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with chocolate buttercream.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best consistency.
- For a lighter cake, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with cake flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg