Praline Marble Cake
Prep
25 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Praline Marble Cake is a classic layered cake that combines buttery sponge with rich praline paste, creating distinctive swirls throughout. Made with flour, sugar, eggs, butter and milk, this cake takes just 25 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to bake. It suits anyone looking for an elegant yet straightforward bake that delivers impressive results with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 100 gplain flour
- 100 gpraline paste
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 2 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 150 mLunsalted milk
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 20cm round cake pans.
Tip: Use a non-stick spray for easy cake release.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour for a lighter cake.
- 3
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for a lighter cake.
- 4
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between two bowls.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth, even surface.
- 6
Add the praline paste to one bowl and mix until well combined.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a marbled effect.
- 7
Pour one half of the batter into each prepared cake pan.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
- 8
Drizzle the praline paste mixture over the top of each cake, creating a marbled effect.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 10
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and top with the second layer.
Tip: Use a serrated knife to level the top of the cake, if necessary.
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