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How to Make Homemade Marble Cake

This Homemade Marble Cake is a delightful combination of chocolate and vanilla flavors, perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 1.25 cups cake flour
  • 0.5 cup dry instant vanilla pudding mix (about one small 3.4 oz package)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1.5 teaspoons almond extract
  • 0.75 cup milk (room temperature)
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.33 cup very hot water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cake bakes evenly.
  2. Step 2: Grease your 9-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick cooking spray. For easy removal, line them with parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
  4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the almond extract until well combined.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Step 7: In a separate bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder and very hot water. Stir until smooth, then add half of the prepared vanilla batter to this chocolate mixture. Mix until well combined.
  8. Step 8: Spoon alternating dollops of the vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared cake pans. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together gently, creating a marbled effect.
  9. Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Step 10: Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or with your favorite frosting!

Notes

  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
  • Thaw frozen cake at room temperature before serving for the best texture.