Description
This Perfect Marble Bundt Cake features moist and tender vanilla and chocolate swirls in a beautifully designed Bundt shape. Its soft texture and balanced flavors make it ideal for celebrations or an elegant dessert treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Chocolate Mixture
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp hot water
Instructions
- Prepare Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Alternate adding the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) and the whole milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Create Chocolate Swirl: Remove about one-third of the vanilla batter and transfer it to a separate bowl. Stir in the cocoa powder dissolved in hot water until the batter is evenly chocolatey. Pour the vanilla batter into the greased and floured Bundt pan first, then add dollops of the chocolate batter on top. Using a knife, gently swirl the two batters for a classic marbled effect.
- Bake and Cool: Place the Bundt pan in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
- Thoroughly grease and flour the Bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to maintain the cake’s structure and beautiful swirls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
