HOMEMADE MARBLE CAKE

Here’s a simple and delicious homemade marble cake recipe:

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp boiling water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a bundt pan.
2. Prepare the Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
   • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
3. Prepare the Chocolate Batter:
   • In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder with the boiling water until smooth.
   • Take 1/3 of the vanilla batter and mix it with the cocoa mixture until well combined.
4. Layer the Batter:
   • Spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the prepared pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.
5. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
6. Serve:
   • Slice and enjoy your homemade marble cake with a cup of tea or coffee!

This cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress with its beautiful marbled design and delicious flavor. Enjoy!