Marble cake

Recipe for marble cake

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Marble cake is a classic dessert that combines the flavors of vanilla and chocolate in a beautiful swirled pattern. This recipe for marble cake is simple yet delicious, perfect for any occasion. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a moist and tender cake that is sure to impress. The combination of the two flavors creates a delightful contrast that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

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Marble cake details

Marble cake, recipe Rating: 4.4
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Makes 1 loaf

175g butter

160g castor sugar

3 eggs, lightly beaten

150g cake flour

1 tsp baking powder

20ml milk

25g cocoa powder

½ tsp chocolate emulco

Method:

1. Preheat oven at 180 degC. Line a loaf cake tin with greaseproof paper

2. Sift flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Set aside.

3. Combine butter and castor sugar in a mixing bowl. Using paddle of your mixer, cream until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl periodically for well mixing.

4. Add eggs gradually, beating well after each addition.

5. Pour in milk. Mix well. Fold in flour mixture in (2) and mix until batter is smooth.

6. Divide the mixture into 2. Add cocoa powder and chocolate emulco to one of the portions.

7. Drop large spoonfuls of each of the mixtures alternately into the prepared cake tin. Drag a skewer through the mixture to create a marbled efect.

8. Bake at 180 degC for 40 minutes or until skewer inserted into the centre of cake comes out clean.

Notes:

1. Make sure butter and eggs are at room temperature.

2. Scrape bowl periodically to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.

3. To prevent curdling, mixer must be at low speed when eggs are added.