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marble pound cake

Marble Cake

This classic marble cake combines rich chocolate swirls with moist vanilla cake, creating the perfect balance of flavors. It’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cake, easy marble cake, marble cake, vanilla cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 350kcal
Author: info.thekitcheen

Equipment

  • Bundt pan or 2x 9-inch round cake pans
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Butter knife

Ingredients

  • For the Vanilla Batter:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temp
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • For the Chocolate Portion:
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder optional

Instructions

  • Prep your pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour your bundt pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  • Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Alternate wet and dry: Add dry ingredients in three batches, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until combined.
  • Divide batter: Transfer 1/3 of the batter to a separate bowl.
  • Make chocolate batter: Mix cocoa powder, milk, and espresso powder to form a smooth paste. Add to the separated batter and mix.
  • Create marble effect: Spoon vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the pan. Use a butter knife to swirl gently through the batter.
  • Bake: For bundt pan, bake 50-60 minutes. For round pans, bake 30-35 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
  • Cool properly: Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a more intense chocolate flavor, increase the espresso powder to 1 tbsp.
For a citrusy twist, add 1 tbsp of orange or lemon zest to the vanilla batter.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg