Perfect Marble Cake with Chocolate Buttercream: The Ultimate Swirled Dessert
Indulge in the Perfect Marble Cake with Chocolate Buttercream: The Ultimate Swirled Dessert, a delightful treat that harmonizes rich chocolate and light vanilla flavors. This visually stunning cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family gathering. With its beautiful marbled design and luscious chocolate buttercream frosting, each slice promises to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Best of all, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring that you can create an impressive dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate bar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup oil (avocado or vegetable)
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth; set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, oil, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture along with buttermilk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter into two bowls; mix melted chocolate into one portion.
- Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter into prepared pans and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg