Ah, the perfect marble cake! Now we're talking about a dessert that's both visually stunning and delectably delicious. But before we dive into the recipe, let me tell you a little joke about marble cakes. Why did the marble cake break up with the sponge cake? Because it was tired of always being a little dense.
Okay, now let's get to business. To make the perfect marble cake, you will need the following ingredients:
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 200g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 100ml whole milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
And here's what you need to do:
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 22 cm (9-inch) round cake tin.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and whole milk. Mix until well combined.
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Sift in the flour and baking powder and gently fold the mixture until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls. In one bowl, mix in the cocoa powder until well combined.
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Spoon alternate spoonfuls of the plain batter and cocoa batter into the cake tin, swirling the two together to create a marbled effect.
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Place the tin in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, you can serve the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
And there you have it, the perfect marble cake! With its creamy texture and rich, chocolatey flavor, this dessert is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. And who knows, it might even become your new go-to cake recipe!