Ah, the Marble Bundt coffee cake. The perfect combination of light and dark, like your mood after one too many cups of coffee. This cake is what happens when you want a little bit of everything: a rich vanilla base, swirled with decadent chocolate. It’s an elegant way to hide your indecision between flavors, all while pretending to be fancy. Perfect for impressing guests, or just justifying another slice. It’s not just cake, it’s a masterpiece of contradictions—fancy yet easy, sweet but not too sweet, and best served with coffee, of course.
Marble Bundt Coffee Cake
A swirled masterpiece of vanilla and chocolate in a Bundt pan. This cake is easy, delicious, and impressively rich.
Ingredients
- v2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease Bundt pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in vanilla extract and milk.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder with boiling water.
- Spoon alternating layers of vanilla and chocolate batter into the pan.
- Swirl with a knife to create a marble effect.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 330
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Drizzle with a simple glaze or powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- Pair with a bold coffee for the ultimate coffee cake experience.
