This moist and fluffy cocoa marble cake blends vanilla and cocoa batters into a beautiful swirl, making it a classic homemade treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
4 eggs
120ml (1/2 cup) milk
120ml (1/2 cup) vegetable oil
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Preheat oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
Prepare the batter:
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
Add dry ingredients:
Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and lump-free.
Make the cocoa layer:
Divide the batter in two. In one half, mix in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
Create the marble effect:
Pour the plain batter into the prepared loaf pan, then add the cocoa batter on top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two batters together to create a marble pattern.
Bake:
Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve:
Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve once completely cooled.