Chocolate and vanilla marble cake
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These chocolate and vanilla marble cakes are a beautiful blend of two classics — soft vanilla sponge swirled with rich chocolate batter to create that signature marbled pattern. It’s a simple, nostalgic bake that looks impressive without any fuss, perfect for afternoon tea, celebrations, or an everyday treat.
Every slice gives you the best of both worlds: light, buttery vanilla and deep, cocoa‑rich chocolate in one delicious bite. You could even serve this with some creamy custard!
Serving Suggestions for Chocolate & Vanilla Marble Cake
- A dusting of icing sugar for a classic finish
- Lightly whipped cream or pouring cream
- Vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries or blueberries)
- Berry compote or cherry sauce
- Warm custard for a comforting option
- A drizzle of chocolate sauce or caramel sauce
- Greek yoghurt with honey for a lighter pairing
- Toasted nuts (hazelnuts, pecans or almonds)
- A mug of tea, coffee or hot chocolate on the side
Chocolate and vanilla marble cake
Ingredients
- 225 g margarine
- 225 g caster sugar
- 225 g self-raising flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºc/Gas 4. Grease an 8 inch deep cake tin.
- Beat together the margarine and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs with the vanilla extract. In another large bowl add the flour.
- Add a ¼ of the eggs to the butter and stir in, then fold in ¼ of the flour and stir until combined and then repeat until all the eggs and flour are mixed together and smooth.
- Divide the mixture between 2 bowls then stir the cocoa into one of the bowls.
- Spoon the cake mixes alternately into the tin. Take a skewer and swirl the mixtures a few times to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 40-45mins until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool.