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Magic Marble Cake

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A delightful marble cake that combines chocolate and vanilla flavors for a charming dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (360mL) milk, room temp
  • 1 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, room temp
  • 1/3 cup (80mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temp
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp black cocoa powder (optional)
  • 5 tablespoons whole milk, room temp
  • 1 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, room temp (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (520g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3–4 tbsp milk (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Combine the milk and vinegar in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Then cream together the butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter into two bowls and add cocoa powder to one, mixing until combined.
  6. Layer spoonfuls of both batters into the prepared pans, then swirl with a knife.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Beat the frosting ingredients together until smooth, then frost the cooled cakes as desired.

Notes

This recipe is versatile and can be adjusted with different flavors or mix-ins. Perfect for any gathering!

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Keywords: marble cake, chocolate, vanilla, baking, dessert

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