Lazy Chef's Mighty Marble Cake

Indulge in the ultimate baking shortcut with the Lazy Chef's Mighty Marble Cake—a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing dessert that combines the timeless flavors of vanilla and chocolate in a gorgeous swirl pattern. Perfect for beginner bakers or anyone short on time, this cake comes together in just 15 minutes of prep using pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. The secret to its moist, tender crumb lies in the blend of softened butter, fresh eggs, and creamy milk. With a quick swirl of chocolate batter through the vanilla base, you’ll achieve a beautifully marbled design that's as stunning as it is delicious. Baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this irresistible cake is an effortless show-stopper for any occasion, from casual weeknight treats to elegant celebrations. Serve it as is or dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness! Keywords: marble cake recipe, easy baking recipes, vanilla chocolate cake, beginner-friendly desserts, no-fuss cake recipes, moist marble cake.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons hot water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch bundt or loaf pan. Lightly dust the pan with flour to prevent sticking.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Remove 1 cup of the batter and set it aside in a small bowl.

Step 5

In the small bowl with the reserved batter, mix in the cocoa powder and hot water until fully combined and no lumps remain.

Step 6

Pour half of the plain vanilla batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Drop dollops of the chocolate batter on top and then pour the remaining vanilla batter over the chocolate layer.

Step 8

Using a butter knife or skewer, swirl the chocolate batter gently through the vanilla batter to create a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1161.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3733.7

Total Fat 170.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1148.0mg	0%
Sodium 2464.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 505.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 311.6g
Protein 59.7g	0%

Vitamin D 244.5IU	0%
Calcium 428.5mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 1038.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.5%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 53.2%