Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate and creamy vanilla layers into a beautifully swirled treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar (200g)
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour (300g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk (240ml)
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 100g dark chocolate (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
- Divide the batter in half. Stir cocoa powder and melted chocolate into one half.
- Spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters into the pan alternately. Swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: marbled cake, vanilla cake, chocolate cake, dessert, baking