Nannie's Marble Cake
Delight in the timeless charm of Nannie's Marble Cake, a beautifully swirled dessert that combines rich chocolate and buttery vanilla flavors in every bite. This classic recipe features simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and flour for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb, while a touch of cocoa paste creates stunning marbled layers. Perfectly baked in a bundt pan or traditional baking dish, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether served as a comforting afternoon treat or a show-stopping centerpiece for your next gathering, Nannie's Marble Cake is sure to impress. With its quick prep time and foolproof marbling technique, even novice bakers can create this nostalgic masterpiece with ease.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons boiling water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-cup bundt pan or 9x13 inch baking dish. Lightly flour the pan to prevent sticking and set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
Step 3
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Step 6
In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder and boiling water to create a smooth paste.
Step 7
Transfer about 1/3 of the batter into the bowl with the cocoa paste and mix until fully incorporated, creating the chocolate batter.
Step 8
Pour half of the vanilla batter into the prepared cake pan, followed by small dollops of the chocolate batter. Add the remaining vanilla batter on top and finish with more dollops of the chocolate batter.
Step 9
Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the two batters together to create a marbled effect, being careful not to overmix.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 11
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1568.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5147.1 |
| Total Fat 230.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 137.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 1289.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2494.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 729.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 415.7g | |
| Protein 84.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 271.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 583.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 29.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2000.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories