Marble Cake
This deliciously moist cake is the perfect blend of vanilla and chocolate. It's not too sweet, yet it hits just the right note of richness. Perfect for a Sunday brunch, holiday party, or get together with friends. Fresh berries on the site make a beautiful presentation.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 eggs, separated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
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Cream butter, adding sugar slowly. Add egg yolks. Sift dry ingredients. Add alternatively with milk and vanilla.
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Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Pour all but 3/4 cup into greased 10" tube or 10" bundt pan.
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Combine 3/4 cup batter with chocolate syrup. Spread over batter in pan and cut with a knife in a zigzag fashion to marbleize. Bake for 1 hour.