Marble Cake Recipe
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Marble Cake Recipe
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This Marble Cake Recipe combines chocolate and vanilla in one gorgeous dessert! Vanilla and chocolate cake batters are swirled together, baked and topped with a thick layer of rich cocoa frosting. Learn how to make marble cake with this easy step-by-step tutorial.
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Ingredients
Vanilla Cake Base
- 4 egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar divided
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2/3 cup oil canola or vegetable are good choices
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Cake Ingredient Additions
- 1/4 cup unsweetneed cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup vegetable shortening solid
- 3/4 cups salted butter softened
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Grease and flour 2 8-inch round cake pans.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add 2 Tablespoons of sugar to the egg whites and beat on high speed. Add an additional 2 tablespoons of sugar and beat again until fully incorporated. Set this aside
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the remaining sugar with flour, buttermilk, vegetable oil, baking powder, salt, and vanilla at low speed until combined.
- Divide cake batter into 2 bowls. In one bowl, mix in half of the egg whites.
- In the other bowl, mix in cocoa powder and 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar. Then, beat in the other half of the egg whites.
- Spoon half of the vanilla cake batter into each of the prepared pans. Spoon half of the chocolate cake batter into each pan by dropping batter in areas around the pan. Leave space between the areas with chocolate cake batter. Refer to photos for an example. Gently drag a butter knife through the batter to create the marble swirl.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center, and cake bounces back when lightly pressed. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. Let cake cool completely prior to frosting.
Chocolate Frosting
- To make the chocolate frosting, cream together shortening and butter in a large bowl. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla to the bowl and mix. Beat in 2 cups of powdered sugar. Then, beat in 1-2 Tablespoons of milk to keep the frosting from getting too dry. Once the ingredients are well combined, add the rest of the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Stir in more milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Place the first layer on a plate or cake stand and cover with chocolate frosting. Gently set the second layer on top of the frosted first layer, then finish by frosting the top and edges of the entire cake.
Notes
- Storage:
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, they may be individually wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Once the cake is frosted, you may put it in the fridge to allow the frosting to set. Then cover it loosely (a cake saver works well). Store it at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
751kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
92g
(31%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
3g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Potassium
317mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
68g
(136%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 751kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 3g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 68g | 136% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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