This marble cake is moist, tender, and lightly sweet, with rich chocolate ribbons swirled through vanilla batter. Simple, elegant, and always a hit.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Bake: 45–50 minutes
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Cool: 30 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour 40 minutes
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Servings: 10–12 slices
🍳 Ingredients
Vanilla Batter
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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2½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened (or oil)
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1¾ cups sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 cup milk
Chocolate Batter
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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¼ cup hot milk
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1 tbsp sugar (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour a bundt, loaf, or 9×13-inch pan.
2. Make Vanilla Batter
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
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Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk.
3. Make Chocolate Batter
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Remove 1½ cups of vanilla batter.
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Mix cocoa powder with hot milk and sugar.
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Stir into reserved batter.
4. Marble
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Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter in pan.
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Swirl gently with a knife (don’t overmix).
5. Bake
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Bake 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool
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Cool 15 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Soft and moist
✔ Balanced vanilla & chocolate
✔ Beautiful marbling
✔ Kid-friendly
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra chocolate: Add chocolate chips
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Bundt pan: Bake 55–60 minutes
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Oil version: Use ¾ cup oil instead of butter
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Glaze: Chocolate or vanilla glaze
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Eggless: Use yogurt & baking soda
📊 Nutrition (Approx per slice)
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Calories: 350
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Carbs: 45g
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Fat: 16g
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Protein: 6g
