Description
This Marble Bundt Cake is a delightful combination of rich chocolate and vanilla flavors swirled together in a moist and tender cake. Perfect for any occasion, this visually stunning dessert is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For Chocolate Swirl:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease/flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk.
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder and boiling water until smooth.
- Marble the Batter: Transfer 2 cups of batter to cocoa mixture and combine. Pour half of vanilla batter into pan, add chocolate batter, then top with remaining vanilla batter. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 50–55 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added richness, drizzle with chocolate glaze or dust with powdered sugar after cooling.
- Avoid over-swirling to maintain distinct marble patterns.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
