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Classic Vanilla Chocolate Marble Cake Recipe

Ultra moist Vanilla and Chocolate Marble Cake

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  • Author: Amour de cuisine
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 serving 1x

Description

If you want a properly moist chocolate-and-vanilla marble loaf cake with delicious “zebra” layers, this is the method to follow. You’ll also get a reliable baking plan for electric ovens, plus quick fixes if anything goes off track.

Ingredients

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  • 260 g ( 2 cups + 2 tbsp) Plain/all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 200 g ( 1 cup) Granulated sugar
  • 220 ml (about ¾ cup + 2 tbsp) Sunflower oil
  • 160 ml (⅔ cup) Heavy cream (35%)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 5 Large eggs
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch (for the vanilla/white layer)
  • 3 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp Apricot jam  

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk eggs + sugar + salt + vanilla extract until the mixture turns pale and slightly foamy (this helps create a lighter crumb).
  2. Slowly pour in the oil in a thin stream, mixing as you go.
  3. Add the jam (if it’s thick, warm it for 10 seconds so it blends in easily).
  4. Finish with the pouring cream, then mix just until smooth, avoid over-whisking.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine flour + baking powder.
  6. If possible, sift them together to prevent lumps and get a finer texture.
  7. Add the flour mixture in 3 additions.
  8. Fold with a spatula (lifting and turning the batter).
  9. Stop as soon as you no longer see flour, overmixing = a less moist loaf.
  10. Split the batter into two equal portions (a kitchen scale makes this more accurate and gives a neater marbling).
  11. Into the first half, fold in 2 tbsp sifted cornstarch (cornflour).
  12. Mix gently until fully incorporated.
  13. Into the second half, fold in 3 tbsp sifted cocoa powder.
  14. Mix gently.
  15. If the chocolate batter feels thicker, add 1-2 tbsp cream to match the consistency (this helps the zebra layers stay clean).
  16. Spoon the batters into the tin alternating: one spoon of vanilla, one spoon of chocolate, and so on.
  17. Optional: run a skewer through the batter 2–3 S-shaped passes only (too much swirling will blur the zebra effect).
  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Cook Time: 40 min
  • Category: Desserts

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180 kcal

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