Marble Cake
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Marble Cake
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No need to choose between chocolate or vanilla cake when you swirl them together! Everyone will be thrilled with a slice of this cake.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (317g)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened to room temperature (115g)
- 1/2 cup oil (120ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chopped
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- 1 1/2 cups salted butter, softened (341g)
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (118g)
- 5 cups powdered sugar (625g)
- 1/3 cup milk or cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Cake Layers
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottoms of two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper circles and spray with baking spray or just grease and flour the pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In bowl of a stand mixer, cream sugar, butter, and oil together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl a couple of times during mixing.
- Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the flour mixture and the milk alternately, about 1/3 of each at a time, mixing between additions just until combined.
- Remove 1 cup of the batter to a medium bowl. In a separate, microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate on short bursts in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds, until smooth. Pour the chocolate into the yellow cake batter, stirring to combine.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared round pans, then dollop spoonfuls of the chocolate batter on top, swirling the two batters together with a butter knife.
- Bake for 30-34 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before running a sharp knife around the edges, then gently turning the cakes out onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Trim the tops of the completely cooled cakes so they are level, then frost with chocolate buttercream and decorate with sprinkles.
Chocolate Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and cocoa powder together until creamy and smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and milk or cream. Beat well, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, for 5 minutes until creamy and light.
- Add vanilla and salt and mix well, adjusting the consistency by adding powdered sugar or milk as needed. Use to frost a 2-layer cake.
Notes
- 9-inch pans: If using larger 9-inch pans, the cakes will be a little thinner and bake in around 23-27 minutes.
- Cupcakes: Fill cupcake liners no more than 2/3 full. Bake for 18-21 minutes.
- Storage: Store any leftover cake covered in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: This marble cake recipe can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Simply wrap each layer of the cooled cake in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil to protect it from freezer burn. Thaw on the counter for a few hours before serving.
- 9-inch pans: If using larger 9-inch pans, the cakes will be a little thinner and bake in around 23-27 minutes.
- Cupcakes: Fill cupcake liners no more than 2/3 full. Bake for 18-21 minutes.
- 9x13-inch sheet cake: Bake for 33-36 minutes.
- Bundt pan: Bake for 55-65 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
839kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
104g
(35%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
461mg
(19%)
Potassium
258mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
79g
(158%)
Vitamin A
1062IU
(21%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 839 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 839kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 104g | 35% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 79g | 158% |
| Vitamin A | 1062IU | 21% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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39 reviews
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