Description
Delightful chocolate and buttery vanilla cake with a beautiful marbled pattern, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Divide the batter into two parts; mix cocoa powder into one part.
- Spoon the batters alternately into the pan to create a marble effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For a special touch, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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