Vanilla-Fudge Marble Cake Recipe 🍰
Overview:
Indulge your sweet tooth with this delectable Vanilla-Fudge Marble Cake recipe, straight from the pages of the renowned “Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book.” This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a potluck, planning a weeknight treat, or simply craving something sweet from the oven. With a prep time of just 25 minutes and a total time of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this easy-to-make cake will soon become a household favorite. Pair it with the Semisweet Chocolate Icing (recipe #45105) for an irresistible finish.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Grains, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Servings: 12
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate syrup
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Allow butter and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. |
| 2 | Meanwhile, grease and lightly flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan. |
| 3 | In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. |
| 4 | In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for about 30 seconds. |
| 5 | Add sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy. |
| 6 | Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. |
| 7 | Add milk and flour mixture alternately to the butter mixture, beating on high for 2 minutes. |
| 8 | Reserve 2 cups of batter. |
| 9 | Pour the remaining batter into the prepared pan. |
| 10 | In another mixing bowl, combine chocolate syrup and the reserved 2 cups of batter. Mix well. |
| 11 | Pour the chocolate batter over the vanilla batter in the pan. Do not mix. |
| 12 | Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 50 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. |
| 13 | Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes on a wire rack. |
| 14 | Remove the cake from the pan and cool it completely on the wire rack. |
| 15 | Drizzle the cake with Semisweet Chocolate Icing (recipe #45105) before serving. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 373.9
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7.8g
- Cholesterol: 62.5mg
- Sodium: 347.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 59.3g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 34.7g
- Protein: 5.3g
Enjoy Your Vanilla-Fudge Marble Cake! 🎉
Serve this irresistible cake as a delightful dessert for your family and friends, and watch as they come back for seconds. With its moist vanilla and rich chocolate swirls, this marble cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Don’t forget to pair it with the Semisweet Chocolate Icing for an extra touch of indulgence. Happy baking! 🍰🍫
