Marble Cake

Name: Marble Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: For 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For Main:; 1 cup oil; 1 cup sugar (powdered); 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida); 4 tsp baking powder; 4 eggs; 3–4 tbsp milk (optional, for consistency); 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for marble effect)

By Alishba Hamza

Non-Veg

Serving: 12
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Ready in: 55 minutes

Cuisine: American Course: Snacks Skill Level: medium
(4 / 5)

These mini marble cakes are soft, fluffy, and visually stunning with their chocolate-vanilla swirls. They’re perfect for kids’ lunchboxes, tea parties, or any special occasion. Easy to make with simple ingredients — and guaranteed to impress!

Ingredients

Main

1 cup oil

1 cup sugar (powdered)

2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)

4 tsp baking powder

4 eggs

3–4 tbsp milk (optional, for consistency)

2 tbsp cocoa powder (for marble effect)

Step by step method

Step 1

Prepare Batter Mix together flour and baking powder, set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat oil and powdered sugar until well combined. Add 2 eggs and half of the flour mixture. Beat lightly. Repeat step with remaining 2 eggs and flour. Do not overmix. If batter feels too thick, add 2–3 tbsp milk

Step 2

Create Marble Swirl Take 4–5 tbsp of the batter into a small bowl. Mix in 2 tbsp milk and 2 tbsp cocoa powder to create chocolate batter. In greased mini cake molds, add plain batter first, then spoon in some chocolate batter. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl for marble effect.

Step 3

Bake Preheat oven at 170°C for 15 minutes. Bake at 150°C for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before removing from molds.

Tips & variations

Don’t overmix the batter; this keeps cakes light and fluffy.
You can add vanilla essence to the plain batter for extra aroma.
For a richer taste, replace 2 tbsp oil with melted butter.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.