Marble Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup boiling water

Recipe

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a loaf pan.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5: Add Dry Ingredients

- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.

- Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6: Make the Cocoa Mixture

- In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder with the boiling water to make a smooth paste.

Step 7: Marbling the Batter

- Take half of the cake batter and stir in the cocoa paste until evenly combined.

- Now you have a chocolate batter and a vanilla batter.

Step 8: Layer the Batters

- Spoon alternating spoonfuls of the vanilla and chocolate batters into the cake pan, creating a layered effect.

Step 9: Swirl the Batters

- Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batters together to create the marble effect.

- Don't over-swirl; you want distinct streaks of chocolate and vanilla.

Step 10: Bake the Cake

- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11: Cool the Cake

- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12: Serve

- Once the cake is cooled, slice and enjoy your marble cake with a cup of tea or coffee!