Fluffy Homemade Marble Cake: Vanilla and Chocolate

Instructions

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   1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease and flour a loaf pan or a bundt mold.
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   2. Creaming: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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   3. Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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   4. Base Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
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   5. Creating the Chocolate Batter: Divide the batter into two equal parts. To one half, fold in the sifted cocoa powder and mix gently until fully incorporated.
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   6. Marbling: Pour alternating spoonfuls of the vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared mold. Use a toothpick or the tip of a knife to create gentle swirls, marbling the layers without fully mixing them. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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   7. Final Touch: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing from the mold. Serve a generous slice on a plate and sift cocoa powder around it to create a professional and clean presentation.