Description
Indulge in the Perfect Marble Cake with Chocolate Buttercream, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and fluffy vanilla cake. This visually stunning dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the palate, making it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or cozy weekends at home. The marbled effect adds elegance, while the luscious chocolate buttercream frosting takes this cake to the next level. Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying your hand at baking for the first time, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you serving up slices that impress every guest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate bar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup oil (avocado, vegetable, or canola)
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- For the Chocolate Buttercream: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Melt chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
- Divide batter into two bowls; mix melted chocolate into one portion.
- Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter into prepared pans and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg