It’s a perfect fusion of the rich chocolate and velvety vanilla flavors in every decadent bite, promising to delight you with the best of both worlds.
The dark-colored chocolate batter swirls into the light-colored vanilla batter to create a marbled appearance that looks just stunning. The batters are then subtly poured over each other in a baking cake pan, and a knife/ toothpick runs through the batters carefully to produce a streaking appearance. This eggless marble cake was relished in the olden days without a frosting and was a part of the tea-time snacks, devoured with a cup of tea or coffee. But, in modern times, this dessert goes beyond the ordinary- you can frost it, layer it, and transform everyday moments into memorable moments.
Simple and straightforward recipe A visually stunning treat with mesmerizing swirls and dual flavors Soft, moist, and perfectly sweetened Super delicious with an incredibly tender crumb Sweet indulgence perfect for any occasion and A feast for the eyes!
So, let’s make this eggless swirl cake that looks like a little piece of art after it is baked, and get ready to impress your family and friends with your baking skills!
Cornstarch — It helps retain the moisture in the cake, turning it lighter and tender in texture and giving it a finer crumb. Cornstarch also prevents the batter from becoming dense, thereby stabilizing the cake’s structure. Salt — It neutralizes the flavors of the ingredients used in the cake batter. Just a pinch of salt is sufficient. Sugar — An essential ingredient that impacts the cake’s taste, texture, and sweetness level. It enhances the cake’s overall flavor profile and helps in moisture retention. Oil — Used as a substitute for butter, oil helps add moisture to the cake batter, making it softer and moist. Cocoa Powder — A significant ingredient in this Marble cake recipe, cocoa powder is responsible for the beautiful deep brown color and the blissful chocolatey flavor. I prefer using unsweetened natural cocoa powder for its acidic profile that activates the baking soda in the recipe and ideally causes the batter to rise. Essence — The vanilla essence renders a light flavor and enticing aroma throughout the cake. Do not over-pack the flour when measuring — Correct measurement of ingredients is the crucial factor in deciding the success of the baked product. Refrain from over-packing the flour while measuring, as this will throw the recipe off-balance, and the result will not be as desired.
For additional moistness and tenderness — A combo of oil + milk added to the cake batter brings extra moistness and sponginess to the cake. An alternative to oil — Butter can be used instead of oil, but make sure to bring it to room temperature before you start creaming. If you use butter, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture resembles pale, coarse sand. Known as reverse creaming, this mixing style produces a very velvety and moist cake. Avoid over-mixing the batter — Over-mixing results in over-aerating, which makes the cake dense and chewy in texture. Therefore, always mix until you’ve evenly distributed the ingredients throughout the batter. This will ensure a sufficient amount of air getting trapped into the batter, which is necessary for expanding while baking. Refrain from over-baking — This marble cake is supposed to be very moist and tender; therefore, over-baking should be avoided. Consider the cake done when the toothpick inserted comes out clean. Frost the cake after cooling — Frosting is best done when the cake has cooled down perfectly. So, if you plan to frost our cake, let it cool completely. Do not frost the cake while it is still hot/ warm, as the frosting will start melting and lose its creaminess and fluffy texture. Cupcakes — 18- 21 minutes Bundt cake pan — 45- 50 minutes 8-inch cake pan — 23- 28 minutes
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Pick up your apron and come with me; let’s bake this delicious Marble cake that reminds us that life is sweet and every moment deserves to be celebrated! And don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.