Classic Marble Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 160°C / 320°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper, lightly oil it, and set aside.
2. Mix the dry ingredients. Sift the flour, baking powder, and sugar into a large mixing bowl.
3. Melt the butter. Melt the butter gently over medium-low heat, then let it cool slightly.
4. Cream the wet mixture. Beat the eggs and melted butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Scrape down the bowl, then gradually beat in the vanilla and milk.
5. Make the batter. Add the flour mixture and mix only until combined. Avoid overmixing so the cake stays tender.
6. Make the chocolate batter. Transfer about 1 cup of the vanilla batter to a smaller bowl. Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.
7. Layer. Pour a layer of vanilla batter into the pan. Spoon chocolate batter over it, then add more vanilla batter. Repeat until both batters are used.
8. Create the marble. Draw a knife or toothpick through the batter in loose curves. A few swirls are enough - do not completely blend the colors.
9. Bake. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns early, cover loosely with foil.
10. Cool and serve. Cool in the pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice once cooled and serve.