Marble cake 🍥

Sure, here's a simple recipe for making a delicious marble cake:

Marble Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

- 4 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup milk

- 1/4 cup cocoa powder

- 2 tablespoons milk (additional for cocoa mixture)

Instructions:                                                  

1. Preheat and Prepare:

   - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

   - Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or a loaf pan.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar:

   - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:

   - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

   - Mix in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:

   - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. Divide Batter:

   - Divide the batter into two equal portions. 

7. Prepare Chocolate Batter:

   - In one portion, add the cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix until well combined.

8. Layer the Batters:

   - Spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the prepared pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together for a marbled effect.

9. Bake:

   - Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Cool and Serve:

    - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

    - Slice and enjoy your marble cake!

This recipe yields a moist and flavorful marble cake with a beautiful swirl of vanilla and chocolate. Enjoy!