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Classic Marble Cake from Scratch
Portions
12
portionsTemps de préparation
20
minutesTemps de cuisson
35
minutesCalories
320
kcalIngredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup hot water
For the Frosting (Optional):
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. - Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Make Chocolate Batter: In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder and hot water until smooth. Take about 1 cup of the cake batter and mix it with the cocoa mixture to create the chocolate batter. - Create Marble Effect: Spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the prepared pan(s). Use a knife to gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.
Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan(s) for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. - Prepare Frosting (Optional): Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until light and fluffy. Spread over the cooled cake.
