Marble cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. It is made by combining two different kinds of cake batter, often chocolate and vanilla, and swirling them together to create a beautiful marbled effect. The result is a delicious, moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. One of the great things about marble cake is how versatile it can be. It can be served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or frosted with a variety of flavors, such as cream cheese or chocolate frosting.
Additionally, marble cake can be customized by adding other flavors, such as lemon or almond extract, or by adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. It is a dessert that can be tailored to any taste preference and can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. Overall, marble cake is a classic dessert that will always have a special place in the hearts and stomachs of dessert lovers everywhere.
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/2 teaspoon almond essence
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 teaspoon red liquid food colouring
- 4 teaspoon green liquid food colouring
Instructions
- Cream the butter and the sugar until very light and fluffy. Beat the eggs and add to the creamed butter. Mix well.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt twice. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg and orange rind. Add the creamed mixture alternating with the milk in thirds. Fold in the vanilla and almond essence. Separate the mixture into thirds.
- Keep 1/3 of the mixture plain. In another 1/3 of the mixture add green colouring…and mix well. Add to desired colour brightness. With the other 1/3 of the mixture add red colouring.
- Keep 1/3 of the mixture plain. In another 1/3 of the mixture add green colouring…and mix well. Add to desired colour brightness. With the other 1/3 of the mixture add red colouring.
- Pour each of the mixture, side by side in baking pans (3, 9″ round cake pans which have been buttered and floured). Use a spatula to blend the colours, but do not mix too much. Move the spatula in a circular motion throughout.
- Bake in a preheated oven 180 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes then transfer to cooling rack.
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Marble Cake
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/2 teaspoon almond essence
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 teaspoon red liquid food colouring
- 4 teaspoon green liquid food colouring
Instructions
- Cream the butter and the sugar until very light and fluffy. Beat the eggs and add to the creamed butter. Mix well.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt twice. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg and orange rind. Add the creamed mixture alternating with the milk in thirds. Fold in the vanilla and almond essence. Separate the mixture into thirds.
- Keep 1/3 of the mixture plain. In another 1/3 of the mixture add green colouring…and mix well. Add to desired colour brightness. With the other 1/3 of the mixture add red colouring.
- Keep 1/3 of the mixture plain. In another 1/3 of the mixture add green colouring…and mix well. Add to desired colour brightness. With the other 1/3 of the mixture add red colouring.
- Pour each of the mixture, side by side in baking pans (3, 9″ round cake pans which have been buttered and floured). Use a spatula to blend the colours, but do not mix too much. Move the spatula in a circular motion throughout.
- Bake in a preheated oven 180 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes then transfer to cooling rack.
