Best 6 Marble Cake I Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic of baking, the Marble Cake, with our comprehensive guide featuring three delectable recipes. Embark on a culinary journey that unveils the secrets of creating this marbled masterpiece, from the traditional Vanilla and Chocolate Swirl to the unique Espresso and Matcha variations. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a moist, tender crumb and a striking visual appeal that will impress both your taste buds and your Instagram feed. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through every step, making the process enjoyable and rewarding. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of marbled perfection!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MARBLE CAKE



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Creating the perfect Marble Cake doesn't have to be difficult!

Provided by Amanda Rettke

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups (200g) Cake Flour
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 cup (226g) Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
1 1/2 cups (300g) Granulated Sugar
8 Egg Yolks (room temperature)
3/4 cup (184g) Whole Milk (room temperature)
2 tsp. McCormick® Vanilla Extract
2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter (melted)
1/4 cup (30g) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (good quality)
1 1/2 cup (340g) Unsalted Butter (at room temperature)
4 cups (500g) Confectioners Sugar
3/4 cup (94g) Cocoa Powder
4 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
2 tsp. vanilla extract
pinch table salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by buttering (or spraying) and then adding a piece of parchment to the bottom of the pan.
  • Sift together cake flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with whisk attachment cream together butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, at least 3 minutes.
  • Lower speed to medium and add in egg yolks, one at a time, whisking after each addition.
  • With the mixer on low, add in milk and vanilla and fully incorporate. (usually about 1 minute)
  • Remove bowl from mixer and fold flour mixture into butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
  • In a small bowl add the melted butter and cocoa and mix until combined.
  • Add 3/4 cup of the yellow cake batter into the cocoa/butter mixture and fold together.
  • Now add 3/4 cup of yellow cake batter to each cake pan and smooth out.
  • Divide the chocolate batter evenly between the two pans by dropping spoonfuls in a circle over the yellow batter.
  • Divide the remaining yellow cake batter between the pans and smooth out as much as possible without mixing.
  • Take a clean table knife and make a swirling pattern throughout the cake to gently achieve the marble effect.
  • Bake for 20-30* minutes or until an inserted toothpick is removed clean.
  • Start checking the cake at 20 minutes. In the winter I can get away with a 22 minute bake time but in the summer it increases to 28 minutes. Just keep a close eye on it.
  • Cool for about 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack.
  • In a bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with whisk attachment whisk butter and sugar on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy or about five minutes.
  • Be sure to stop at least once and scrape the bowl.
  • With the mixer off, add in cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt.
  • Turn mixer on low and blend for about 30 seconds.
  • One tablespoon at a time, add in heavy cream.
  • Once all cream has been added and the mixture is mostly combined, turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Now turn the mixer onto medium-high to high and whisk for 3-5 minutes or until mixture is lighter and fluffier. The frosting will be shiny and seem to have many large air bubbles throughout and this is exactly what we are going for. (You can smooth those out on the cake if so desired.)

MARBLE CAKE



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Spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate swirl together to make this delightful marble cake for dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-by-5-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 3/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan; set aside. Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Mix in vanilla. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the buttermilk and beginning and ending with the flour. Set aside 1/3 of the batter.
  • In a bowl, mix cocoa and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water with a rubber spatula until smooth. Add the cocoa mixture to the reserved cake batter; stir until well combined.
  • Spoon batters into the prepared pan in 2 layers, alternating spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate to simulate a checkerboard. To create marbling, run a table knife (or wooden skewer) through the batters in a swirling motion.
  • Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until a cake tester comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Transfer pan to a rack to cool 10 minutes. Turn out cake from pan and cool completely on the rack. Cake can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

MARBLE CAKE



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This marble cake may look fancy, but its flavor is pure old-fashioned goodness.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield One 10-in Bundt Cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup natural cocoa powder, such as Hershey's
2½ cups sugar, divided
½ cup water
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, best quality such as Ghirardelli, broken into 1-in pieces
1 cup buttermilk (see note)
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray a 10-in (12-cup) Bundt pan generously with nonstick cooking spray with flour, such as Baker's Joy or Pam with Flour.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, ½ cup of the sugar, and the water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, whisking until smooth. Off the heat, immediately add the chocolate; whisk until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Set aside. (Note that the mixture will start to look curdled as it sits; that's okay.)
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or beaters, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and remaining 2 cups of sugar. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds to combine. Add the softened butter and half of the buttermilk mixture and mix on low speed until moistened but still a little crumbly, about 1 minute. With the mixer running on low, gradually add the remaining buttermilk mixture until incorporated, then increase the speed to medium and mix for three minutes, stopping once to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. The batter should look pale and creamy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl again, making sure the batter is evenly mixed.
  • Transfer about 2½ cups of the batter to a medium bowl. Add the chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.
  • Spoon half of the remaining vanilla batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Pour the chocolate batter over top. Finish by spooning the remaining vanilla batter over the chocolate (don't worry about covering the chocolate layer completely). Using a butter knife, swirl the batters together with a zig-zag motion, going three times around the pan. It may not look like the batters are swirled; that's okay. It's important not to over-swirl.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • While the cake bakes, make the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, water, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
  • Set the pan on a cooling rack. Using a skewer or toothpick, poke about 40 holes in the bottom of the still-hot cake, going about ¾ of the way down. Spoon or brush half of the glaze evenly over the bottom of the cake. If the glaze starts to pool on the surface, poke more holes to help it absorb. Leave the cake on the rack to cool for 30 minutes.
  • Invert the cake onto a serving platter. Brush the remaining glaze evenly over the top and sides of the cake, letting it soak in as you go. (Go slowly so that the glaze gets absorbed.) Let the cake sit for at least two hours before serving. Cut with a serrated knife.
  • Note: If you'd like to make your own buttermilk, check out the easy method here.
  • Make-Ahead Instructions: This cake keeps well for several days. Once cool, store in a cake dome (or cover with plastic wrap) at room temperature until ready to serve.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, double-wrap it securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place it in heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443, Fat 19 g, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sugar 45 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 223 mg, Cholesterol 87 mg

MARBLE CAKE I



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A good practical cake, one that I make quite often.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round pan.
  • Place flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter or margarine, eggs, vanilla, and milk into mixing bowl. Beat slowly to moisten, then beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth. Reserve 3/4 cup batter; pour the remainder into pan.
  • Stir cocoa into the 3/4 cup reserved batter. Drop by spoonfuls over top of white batter. Using a knife, swirl the cocoa batter into the white batter to incorporate it in a marble effect.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 303.9 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

MARBLE CAKE



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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit, it's very moist and very pretty to look at! I almost didn't want to cut into it, but the delicious smell changed my mind!!

Provided by Niki Z

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/3 cups butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (dutch processed)
2/3 cup grated semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Grease and flour a 9 inch round cake tin.
  • Beat eggs and sugar together until double in volume.
  • Add the flour slowly,then the butter and baking powder last, mixing shortly.
  • Divide the batter into two.
  • Put the grated chocolate and the cocoa powder(mixed into a paste with the milk) in one half and mix well.
  • Alternately pour layers of both batters into the cake pan.
  • Twirl a long thin knife through the batter to give it the marbled effect. Bake for 50 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.8, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 128.9, Sodium 254, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 30.3, Protein 5.7

MARBLE CAKE



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This recipe took on a life of its own; I have not made it in years and years. My sister-in-law, to whom I gave it decades ago, just told me her grandchildren request it regularly! So I tried it again in my quest for the perfect marble cake, and sure enough, I was sitting on it all along! I use trans-fat free margarine, in tubs, suitable for baking.

Provided by fayz7912

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chocolate syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream margarine and sugar very well.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time.
  • Combine milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; add alternating with flour, baking powder and salt, sifted together. Beat well after each addition.
  • Grease and flour 10" tube pan (or two large loaf pans).
  • Turn 2/3 of the batter into the pan.
  • To the remaining 1/3, add chocolate syrup mixed with baking soda and salt. Blend well and pour over batter in pan.
  • Bake at 350 F for one hour or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.5, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 42.1, Sodium 341.1, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 1, Sugar 29.9, Protein 4.9

Tips:

  • Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from becoming dense or gummy.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter and make the cake light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Alternately add the flour and milk to the batter, beginning and ending with flour. This will help to prevent the batter from becoming too thin or too thick.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Divide the batter between two bowls. Add the melted chocolate to one bowl and stir until combined. Leave the other bowl of batter plain.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the chocolate batter into the plain batter. Swirl the batters together gently with a knife or toothpick.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

Conclusion:

Marble cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, marble cake is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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