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Marble Butter Sponge Cake

The Ultimate Marble Butter Sponge Cake

Description

Hey there, fellow dessert lovers! Today, we’re diving into the world of a scrumptious delight that’s bound to make you swoon: the Marble Butter Sponge Cake. If you’re looking for a cake that’s light, airy, and combines the perfect swirl of rich chocolate and comforting vanilla, you’ve come to the right place! This is the kind of cake that deserves a spot on your dessert table and is sure to impress everyone from your kids to your book club pals.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Don’t forget to grease and flour your cake pan—nobody likes a stuck cake, am I right?
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until you reach that light and fluffy consistency. This step is crucial for that luscious texture we’re after!
  3. Incorporate the Eggs: Add in the eggs one by one, making sure to beat well after each addition. The eggs will help bring our cake to life.
  4. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder. Sifting is like giving your flour a little spa day—it makes all the difference in the end result!
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mix, alternating with the milk. Keep stirring until it’s all smooth and delightful, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Add the Chocolate Swirl: Here comes the fun part! Divide the batter in half. To one half, mix in the cocoa powder. Now you’ve got a lovely chocolatey mixture just begging to be swirled!
  7. Layer the Batters: Spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters into your prepared pan, alternating and layering them. Get creative—don’t worry about being perfect with the layers!
  8. Create a Marble Effect: Take a knife and gently swirl through the batters to create beautiful patterns. Picture this cake and all its divine swirls!
  9. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 25-30 minutes (yes, it smells heavenly in there!). Check with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, you’re good to go.
  10. Cooling Time: Allow your cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This is the moment your patience pays off!
  11. If your cake doesn’t rise as much as you’d like, double-check that your baking powder is fresh. A flat cake is no one’s friend!
  12. Going for a fancy finish? Once cooled, drizzle some melted chocolate or icing on top. It’s an easy way to elevate your dessert game.

Notes

  • If your cake doesn’t rise as much as you’d like, double-check that your baking powder is fresh. A flat cake is no one’s friend!
  • Going for a fancy finish? Once cooled, drizzle some melted chocolate or icing on top. It’s an easy way to elevate your dessert game.

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