Marble Cake (Neopolitan single-layer cake)
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking a Marble Cake (Neopolitan single-layer cake), where rich chocolate and creamy vanilla flavors elegantly intertwine with a playful pink batter. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any celebration or casual gathering, guaranteed to impress with its stunning swirls and delicious taste. Whether you serve it at birthday parties, family gatherings, or simply to satisfy a sweet tooth, this visually appealing treat will bring joy to your table. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this masterpiece that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g softened butter
- 275g granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 335g all-purpose flour
- 180ml milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by buttering and lining it.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Cream the softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy; then mix in the eggs one by one.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with milk until just mixed.
- Divide the batter into three bowls: color one pink, mix cocoa into another, and leave the third plain.
- Alternate dollops of each batter into the pan and gently swirl using a knife.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before frosting with your favorite icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg