The marble cake might look intimidating because of that stunning, intricate swirl, but the truth is, it’s surprisingly simple to make. Let’s learn how to whip up this wonderful cake for your next afternoon tea or coffee break. Let’s get to the recipe!
Ingredients for the marble cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour;
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder;
- Zest of 1 lemon;
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon milk;
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut;
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder;
- 1 pinch of salt;
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or margarine);
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar;
- 3 eggs, separated.
How to make marble cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C);
- Grease a cake pan with butter or cooking spray;
- Sift the flour and baking powder together, then stir in the lemon zest;
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form;
- In a mixing bowl, cream the melted butter and sugar until smooth;
- Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition;
- Gradually incorporate the flour mixture and the milk into the batter;
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the batter until just combined;
- Divide the batter into two equal parts;
- Stir the shredded coconut into one half;
- Stir the cocoa powder into the other half;
- Prepare your cake pan;
- Drop spoonfuls of each batter alternately into the pan to create the signature marble effect;
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean;
- Let it cool before removing from the pan to serve;
- Enjoy!
Did you know?
Marble cake is a classic tea cake, typically served without frosting or filling. It is made by swirling together two different colored batters—usually vanilla and chocolate—to create beautiful, marble-like patterns when sliced (Source: Wikipedia).
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