Praline Marble Cake
Prep
25 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Moist vanilla cake with a rich praline swirl, finished with a smooth marble effect.
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Ingredients
- 300all-purpose flour
- 250granulated sugar
- 150unsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 100plain flour
- 100praline 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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