Description
Red White & Blue Marble Cake is a festive dessert that brings vibrant colors and delicious flavors to your table. This stunning cake features moist vanilla and rich chocolate layers swirled together, creating an eye-catching centerpiece for celebrations like the Fourth of July or family gatherings. Topped with fluffy frosting and fresh berries, every slice promises a delightful experience that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- Red and blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until combined.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter into three bowls: leave one plain, color one red, and one blue using gel food coloring.
- Spoon dollops of each colored batter into prepared pans and swirl gently for marbling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg