Marble Cake Perfection (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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315g all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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225g unsalted butter, softened
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350g granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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240ml milk
→ Chocolate Mixture
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30g cocoa powder
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3 tbsp hot water
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and line a loaf or bundt pan. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
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Divide the batter in half. In one portion, mix cocoa powder and hot water until smooth, then fold into the batter until fully incorporated.
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Pour alternating spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter into the prepared pan. Using a knife, gently swirl through the batters to create a marbled effect without overmixing.
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Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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For the best marble effect, be careful not to overmix when swirling the batters together.
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The cake keeps well in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.