Description
Red White & Blue Marble Cake is a festive and visually stunning dessert perfect for summer celebrations like the Fourth of July. This easy-to-make cake features beautiful marbled layers of red and blue, complemented by a delightful vanilla flavor that will leave your guests asking for more. Whether it’s for birthdays, family reunions, or patriotic picnics, this cake serves as an eye-catching centerpiece that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (buttermilk preferred)
- Red food coloring (gel)
- Blue food coloring (gel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter into three bowls: leave one plain, tint one red, and the other blue.
- Spoon dollops of each color into prepared pans and swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg