Marble Cake Perfection (Printable Version)
A delightful blend of vanilla and chocolate batters swirled together to create a visually stunning and delicious cake.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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315g all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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225g unsalted butter, softened
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350g granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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240ml milk
→ Chocolate Mixture
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30g cocoa powder
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3 tbsp hot water
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and line a loaf or bundt pan. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry.
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Divide the batter in half. In one portion, mix cocoa powder and hot water until smooth, then fold into the batter.
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Pour alternating spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter into the prepared pan. Swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect.
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Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
# Notes:
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For the best marbling effect, avoid over-swirling the batters as this can blend them too much.