A soft, fluffy, and beginner-friendly cake that comes together in minutes! Perfect for tea-time or a quick homemade dessert. This classic vanilla–chocolate marble cake is simple, delicious, and requires basic ingredients.
🥣 Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
- 150 g sugar (½ cup)
- 120 ml oil (½ cup, any neutral oil)
- 120 ml milk (½ cup)
- 250 g flour (2 cups)
- 15 g baking powder (1 tbsp)
Optional:
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for marble effect)
- Chocolate chips (for topping)
🔄 Substitutions
- Milk: Use water or diluted yogurt
- Oil: Replace with melted butter
- Eggs: Use ½ cup yogurt or mashed banana (eggless option)
- Vanilla: Skip or use a little honey
- Chocolate chips: Optional or use chopped chocolate
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Beat Eggs & Sugar
In a large bowl, crack the eggs. Add sugar and a pinch of salt.
Beat well until the mixture becomes light and slightly fluffy.
3. Add Liquid Ingredients
Pour in the oil, milk, and vanilla.
Mix until smooth and well combined.
4. Add Dry Ingredients
Add flour and baking powder.
Gently mix until you get a smooth batter. Do not overmix.
5. Create Marble Effect (Optional)
Take a small portion of the batter and mix cocoa powder into it.
Pour the plain batter into the pan, then add the chocolate batter on top.
Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl for a marble pattern.
6. Bake
Bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool & Serve
Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Top with chocolate chips if desired and enjoy!
đź’ˇ Tips
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake soft
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results
- A cracked top is completely normal
⏱️ Quick Info
- Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
- Bake Time: 30–40 minutes
- Total Time: ~45 minutes
- Servings: 6–8
Enjoy your homemade fluffy marble cake! 🍫✨
