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Easy Marble Cake with Oil Recipe

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3.8 from 6 reviews

This Easy Marble Cake with Oil is a moist and tender loaf cake featuring a beautiful swirl of vanilla and chocolate batters. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, oil, eggs, and cocoa powder, this classic marble cake is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or dessert. The optional chocolate ganache topping adds an extra layer of rich chocolate flavor, enhancing the cake’s moist crumb and elegant marbled design.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour (210g)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder (7.5g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (3g)
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder (sifted) (21g)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as corn oil) (112g)
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar (300g)
  • 4 eggs (53g each)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (6g)
  • 1/2 cup milk (125g)
  • 1 tbsp milk (15g, for cocoa batter)

Optional Ganache

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (115g)
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream (60g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch nonstick loaf pan to prepare it for the batter.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together, then set aside.
  3. Whip wet ingredients: Using a mixing bowl, beat the neutral oil, sugar, and eggs together on high speed for about two minutes until the mixture is light and creamy.
  4. Add vanilla extract: Stir in the vanilla extract and beat for an additional 30 seconds to combine evenly.
  5. Alternate adding flour and milk: Add the flour mixture and milk alternately in two batches to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Finish mixing gently with a spatula to avoid overmixing the batter.
  6. Prepare chocolate batter: Scoop about one cup of the vanilla batter into a small bowl. Add the sifted cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of milk, then mix until just combined to create the chocolate batter.
  7. Layer batters in pan: Carefully pour alternating dollops of vanilla and chocolate batter into the prepared loaf pan, as the batter is thin it’s best to add slowly and evenly.
  8. Create marble effect: Use a long skewer or knife to gently swirl the two batters together in the pan to create a marbled pattern.
  9. Bake the cake: Bake the cake for about one hour or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
  10. Make ganache (optional): Heat the whipping cream until it reaches a simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth. If needed, microwave for an additional 20 seconds and stir again.
  11. Finish and serve: Spread the prepared ganache evenly over the cooled marble cake before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • The cake batter is thin, so pour carefully to maintain the marble effect.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake tender.
  • Using neutral oil like corn oil keeps the cake moist without adding extra flavor.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly before removing it from the pan to prevent breaking.
  • The chocolate ganache is optional but adds richness and a glossy finish to the cake.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/easy-marble-cake-with-oil-recipe/