Marble Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Chocolate Swirl
Method
Preparing the Cake Batter
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1.5 cups of granulated sugar, 1 tsp of baking powder, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream together 0.5 cups of softened unsalted butter and the remaining 0.5 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
- 5
Making the Chocolate Swirl
- 6
Prepare Chocolate Mixture
In a small bowl, mix together 0.5 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.5 cups of hot water until smooth.
Marbling the Cake
- 7
Layer the Batters
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Then drizzle half of the chocolate mixture over it.
- 8
Add Remaining Batter
Pour the remaining cake batter on top and then drizzle the rest of the chocolate mixture.
- 9
Create Swirls
Using a knife or a skewer, gently swirl the chocolate mixture into the batter to create a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking the Cake
- 10
Bake
Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
