Black And White Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Black and White Marble Cake – a moist, low-fat masterpiece featuring rich chocolate and creamy vanilla swirled together in perfect harmony. No frosting needed! This easy recipe is perfect for smaller families and delivers incredible flavor in every bite. Adapted from a Cooking Light favorite, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 254 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black And White Cake

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How to Make Black And White Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  4. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and whisk until well combined.
  5. Beat in 2 large egg whites and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  7. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Divide the batter in half.
  9. In one half of the batter, whisk in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
  10. Spoon half of the vanilla batter into the prepared pan.
  11. Top with the chocolate batter, then gently swirl the two batters together with a knife or toothpick.
  12. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. Cut into 9 squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

93g

Fat

25g

Carbs

13g