Dark Chocolate Marble Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This dark chocolate marble cake is my go to when I want something impressive but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you'll have a gorgeous, decadent dessert ready for guests or a special family treat. The cocoa powder in this recipe is packed with antioxidants that make it genuinely good for you, so you can feel a little better about indulging. What I love most is how simple the technique is, yet the marbled pattern makes it look like you've done something fancy. Give this one a try and let me know what you think.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 150unsweetened cocoa powder
- 10baking powder
- 5salt
- 3large eggs
- 150whole milk
- 250dark chocolate chips(chopped)
- 100unsalted butter(melted)
- 5baking soda
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C (335°F) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Tip: To ensure the cakes release easily, make sure the parchment paper is large enough.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing the batter.
- 5
Melt the butter and dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.
- 6
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the cake batter and fold until well combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Avoid overbaking, as this can cause the cake to dry out.
- 9
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 5 minutes.
Tip: Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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