SASHAS MARBLE BIRTHDAY CAKE
Although I say Sasha, this cake has always been a favourite with all my children, and since I'm not a great baker, this was a good stand-by in the days when I needed a cake for the birthday and a cake for school! It comes from the "Good Housekeeping Kids CookBook, A First Step-By-Step Book for Young Cooks", which is why the instructions are quite detailed, and I don't doubt all of mine could make this if they wanted to. Sasha in particular has usually helped me with it, she is the baker! We most recently made this early in September, for her 20th birthday, in fact, we made two, since she had all her varsity friends come for a barbeque! As I say, this comes from a childrens cookbook, which is why the instructions are quite detailed, don't be put off or offended!
Provided by Karen Elizabeth
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350F/180°C.
- Pour a few drops of oil into an 18 cm ( 7 inch) deep round cake tin. use a pastry brush to spread it all over the inside. Put the tin on a piece of greaseproof paper and draw around it with a pencil. Cut the circle out and press it into the bottom of the tin. Brush with a little more oil.
- Put the flours, baking powder, margarine, 1 tblsp of the milk, the sugar and the vanilla essence into a food processor.
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl, then pour the egg into the flour mixture. Put the lid on the food processor and turn the machine on for just two minutes or until everything is mixed together. (Don't leave it running too long, or the cake will not rise.).
- Put about 1/3 of the cake mixture in a bowl, add a few drops of food colouring, and mix it evenly with a spoon. Put another 1/3 of the mixture in another bowl, and add the cocoa powder and the rest of the milk. Mix well.
- Put a tablespoon of white cake mixture in the cake tin, then add a spoonful of chocolate mixture, followed by a spoonful of pink mixture. Keep doing this until all of the cake mixtures are in the tin.
- Using a round-bladed knife, make the shape of an eight right through the mixture. This helps to mix the colours together. Level the surface of the mixture in the tin.
- Bake the cake in the oven for about 1 hour, or until the cake is golden-brown on the top. press the cake very gently on top. if it is cooked, it will spring back into shape.
- Carefully run a knife around the edge of the cake between the cake and the tin, then turn the cake on to a wire rack to cool. Peel the greaseproof paper off the bottom.
- When the cake is cold, you can decorate it. break the chocolate into squares, and put it in a heatproof bowl. Put a little water in a saucepan and heat until it simmers. Stand the bowl over the water (the bowl should not touch the water), and turn the heat down to very low.
- Stir the chocolate until it has melted (you can also melt the chocolate in the microwave on HIGH for two minutes).
- Pour the hot chocolate on top of the cake, and spread it evenly with a palette knife.
- Decorate with sweets and candles, then leave the chocolate to set before eating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.1, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 313.7, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 21.5, Protein 6.4
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Rich
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. It's moist and fluffy, and the marbling effect is really pretty. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Pradeep Budathoki
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. I've made it for birthdays, parties, and even just for a weekend treat. It's always a hit!
Yami Ruiz
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success. The marbling effect is stunning and the cake is so moist and delicious. Everyone loved it!
Malaika Jamshaid waris
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The marbling effect is so beautiful and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
lindi lindelani
[email protected]This cake is so good! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. The marbling effect is really unique and the cake is so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Amera Asous
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and it was a big hit. He loved the marbling effect and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Rebekah A
[email protected]This cake is a winner! It's easy to make, looks beautiful, and tastes delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Ch Amman
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The marbling effect is so pretty and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Georgina Boatemaa
[email protected]I made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The marbling effect is really beautiful and the cake is so moist and delicious.
Shahidali
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! The chocolate and vanilla flavors are perfectly balanced and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Hadii King
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It turned out perfectly and everyone loved it.
Carl Keck
[email protected]This cake is a real showstopper! I made it for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit. The marbling effect is beautiful and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.