Description
Indulgent marble cake swirls rich chocolate and vanilla flavors into a mesmerizing dessert that promises pure delight. Silky layers of contrasting batters create a delectable masterpiece you’ll savor with each perfectly moist bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 225 grams (8 ounces) caster sugar
- 275 grams (10 ounces) self-raising flour
- 2 level teaspoons baking powder
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 112 level tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 25 grams (1 ounce) butter
- 15 grams (0.5 ounces) cocoa powder, sifted
- 25 grams (1 ounce) white chocolate, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon milk
- 100 grams (4 ounces) icing sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 160°C (fan 140°C, gas mark 3) and prepare a loaf tin with grease and parchment paper.
- Create a smooth, homogeneous mixture by thoroughly combining butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer.
- Separate the batter into two equal portions, then introduce cocoa powder and water into one half to create a chocolate-tinted variation.
- Carefully layer the two batters into the prepared loaf tin, alternating between light and chocolate batters to create a marbled effect.
- Gently swirl the batters using a skewer or knife to achieve an intricate pattern without overmixing.
- Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until the cake rises and feels firm when touched.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the icing by melting butter and blending it with cocoa powder, milk, and icing sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Once cooled, generously spread the chocolate icing over the cake’s surface.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate in a decorative pattern across the icing for visual appeal.
- Allow the icing to set entirely before slicing and serving the marble cake.
Notes
- Achieving the perfect marble effect requires gentle swirling with a skewer or knife, creating elegant chocolate and vanilla swirls without overmixing.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother, more consistent batter that blends effortlessly and rises evenly during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a quality gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the cake maintains its tender texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie dessert that still delivers delightful flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 393 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 184 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 96 mg