Vanilla Marble Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Marble Cake is a classic layered dessert that combines butter, eggs, flour and vanilla extract into a beautifully patterned treat. The cake takes 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to bake, making it suitable for both everyday baking and special occasions. Topped with a creamy vanilla frosting made from confectioners' sugar and heavy cream, this cake serves those seeking a timeless, elegant bake.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 2 mLvanilla extract
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
- 50 mLheavy cream
- 50 mLwater
- 1vanilla ice cream
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 20cm round cake pans.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer for best results.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 5
Beat in vanilla extract.
- 6
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the heavy cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- 8
Use a knife or spatula to create a marbled effect by swirling the two colors together in a circular motion.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cakes frequently during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- 10
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Once cooled, the cakes can be assembled and frosted.
- 11
Optional: frost the cake with a vanilla buttercream frosting and decorate with vanilla ice cream.
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