Sugar artist extraordinaire Anne Heap of Pink Cake Box originally shared this recipe with ACD in 2017. Swirled with ribbons of rich chocolate and fragrant vanilla, marble cake is a timeless classic that feels both comforting and a little bit special. This recipe brings together the best of both flavors in a tender, buttery crumb that stays moist and light with every slice.
Perfect for celebrations or simple afternoons with coffee, this marble cake is as beautiful to look at as it is satisfying to eat. You can get creative with the type of fillings and frostings you use, but it will be just as good with a simple Swiss meringue buttercream. It is sturdy enough to use in tiered cakes for larger celebrations if you want to scale up.
Makes three 8-inch cakes
Ingredients
- 500 grams cake flour
- 500 grams granulated sugar
- 28 grams baking powder
- 8 grams salt
- 400 grams whole milk
- 240 grams butter, softened
- 225 grams egg whites
- 15 grams vanilla extract
- 40 grams cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons water, if needed
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl fitted for a stand mixer.
- Add the milk and mix on slow speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the butter and mix on medium for 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Combine the egg whites and vanilla. Add them to the mixture and beat on low for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for 1 more minute.
- Set aside 400 grams of batter and add in the cocoa powder. Mix it well. If it is too thick, gradually add water until it reaches the consistency of the vanilla batter.
- Pour the vanilla batter into prepared cake pans. And dollops of chocolate batter and swirl in.
- Bake at 350ºF for approximately 30 minutes.
Anne Heap
After working in advertising, Anne Heap decided to quit the corporate world and pursue pastry arts. Once she finished her studies at the French Culinary Institute, Anne apprenticed with Ron Ben-Israel Cakes in New York City. In 2005, she founded Pink Cake Box in Denville, New Jersey, which includes a retail location and a skilled staff of decorators. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines and TV shows. Anne also was honored as one of the Top 10 Cake Artists in North America by Dessert Professional magazine.
