Description
A delightful dessert combining rich flavors of vanilla and chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth.
- Transfer 1/3 of the batter to a separate bowl and mix in cocoa powder until well combined.
- Pour the vanilla batter into a greased loaf or bundt pan, then add the chocolate batter on top. Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding espresso powder to the chocolate batter. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, marble cake, vanilla, chocolate, baking