Marble Cake with Chocolate and Vanilla
Ingredients
White mixture
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups fine granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup soft butter
- 0.25 cup corn oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Black mixture
- 0.25 cup plain cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
Cream frosting
- 0.5 cup soft butter
- 0.25 cup soft cream cheese
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons plain cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Preparation
Heat the oven to 180°C and prepare three 6-inch round pans by greasing with butter, dusting with flour, and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
Add lemon juice to the milk and let it sit for a few minutes.
For the white mixture, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
In a bowl, combine sugar, butter, and oil; use an electric mixer to beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add eggs while continuing to mix, then add vanilla.
Add half of the flour mixture and half of the milk mixture to the wet ingredients; mix well. Repeat with the remaining halves.
For the black mixture, pour half of the cake batter into another bowl. Add cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, egg, and milk; mix until combined.
Pour the white mixture into the prepared pans.
Add the black mixture and use the tip of a knife to swirl lightly to create the marble effect.
Bake for 20 minutes or until done. Allow to cool completely.
For the cream frosting, in a bowl, combine butter and cream cheese; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add salt, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder; mix well. Gradually add milk while mixing to achieve a smooth consistency, then add vanilla.
Spread the cream frosting between the cake layers.
