Ingredients for The Best Marble Cake
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Yellow Cake Mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
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How to Make The Best Marble Cake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Generously grease and flour a bundt pan (or spray with non-stick baking spray).
- Microwave 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips in 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until most of the chocolate is melted but still slightly chunky. (Leaving some texture creates a beautiful effect in the cake.)
- In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 ounces) of your favorite white cake mix, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water.
- Beat on high speed for 3 minutes, until well combined and fluffy.
- Gently stir one-third of the batter into the melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Pour half of the vanilla batter into the prepared bundt pan. Top with the chocolate batter, then pour the remaining vanilla batter on top.
- Swirl the batters together with a butter knife or toothpick to create a marble effect.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the icing: Melt 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter in a double boiler or microwave (in 15 second intervals).
- Let the melted chocolate mixture cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously with the chocolate icing.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
230g
Fat
64g
Carbs
25g
