Marble Cake

A soft and buttery eggless marble cake with beautiful swirls of vanilla and chocolate in every slice. Perfect for tea-time or as a simple dessert.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30–35 minutes Total Time: 50–55 minutes Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 120 g Butter (melted)
• 160 g Sugar
• 200 g Flour
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 60 g Cocoa Powder
• 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
• 1/2 cup Thick Curd (yogurt) or 1/2 cup Condensed Milk (egg substitute)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda

Method

1. Preparation

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
   • Grease and line an 8-inch baking tin.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients

   • In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
   • Sieve to ensure there are no lumps.

3. Make the Base Batter

   • In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and vanilla essence until smooth.
   • Add curd (or condensed milk) and mix well.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

   • Add the flour mixture and milk alternately into the wet mixture.
   • Mix gently to form a smooth, lump-free batter.

5. Create Two Batters

   • Divide the batter into two equal portions.
   • Add cocoa powder to one portion and mix well to form the chocolate batter.

6. Layering for Marble Effect

   • Pour a layer of vanilla batter into the prepared tin.
   • Add a layer of chocolate batter.
   • Repeat alternating layers.
   • Gently swirl with a knife to create a marble pattern.

7. Baking

   • Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

8. Cooling & Serving

   • Allow the cake to cool completely.
   • Demould, slice, and serve.