Perfect Marble Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
If you’re on the hunt for a delightful dessert that will impress family and friends, look no further than this Perfect Marble Cake with Chocolate Buttercream. This stunning cake features a beautiful swirl of rich chocolate and light vanilla flavors that come together to create a decadent treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 oz semisweet chocolate bar, finely chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup oil (avocado, vegetable, or canola)
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- For Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Melt the chopped semisweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in intervals until smooth; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, oil, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter; mix melted chocolate into one half to create marbling.
- Spoon batters alternately into prepared pans and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with chocolate buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg