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Sashas Marble Birthday Cake Recipe

This show-stopping marble cake is a family favorite, perfect for birthdays and celebrations! Inspired by a classic children's cookbook, this recipe is surprisingly easy to follow, resulting in a moist and delicious cake with beautiful swirls of chocolate and vanilla. Make two for a crowd, like we did for Sasha's 20th birthday bash! Impress your friends and family with this simple yet elegant dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 388.1 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sashas Marble Birthday Cake

  • a few drops oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • a few drops food coloring
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 oz chocolate
  • Sweets & Candles (for decoration, optional)

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How to Make Sashas Marble Birthday Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Grease an 18cm deep round cake tin with a few drops of oil, using a pastry brush to coat evenly.
  3. Cut a circle of greaseproof paper to fit the bottom of the tin and press it in.
  4. Lightly brush the base with oil.
  5. Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine, 1 tbsp milk, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a food processor.
  6. Whisk 3 large eggs in a small bowl and add to the food processor.
  7. Process for 2 minutes, or until well combined.
  8. Divide the batter into three bowls.
  9. In the first bowl, add a few drops of pink food coloring and mix well.
  10. In the second bowl, add ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder and the remaining 2 tbsp milk. Mix well.
  11. Spoon alternating dollops of white, chocolate, and pink batter into the prepared cake tin.
  12. Use a round-bladed knife to swirl the batter gently, creating a marble effect.
  13. Level the top of the batter.
  14. Bake for approximately 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown on top.
  15. Gently press the top of the cake; if it springs back, it's done.
  16. Run a knife around the edge of the cake and invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  17. Peel off the greaseproof paper.
  18. Once cooled, melt 6 oz of your favorite chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
  19. Pour melted chocolate over the cake and spread evenly with a palette knife.
  20. Decorate with your favorite sweets and candles.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

86g

Fat

21g

Carbs

15g

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