MOIST AND TENDER MARBLE CAKE

A simply PERFECT recipe for the all-time classic cake! Super-moist with a tender crumb that slices like velvet.  The vanilla and chocolate marry beautifully in texture, yet pleasantly contrast in color and flavor. A luscious milk chocolate ganache glaze, takes it over the top!

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CAKE BASE:

•  2 cups plus 3 tablespoon (7 3/8oz, 210g) all purpose flour (see note below)
•  1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (1 3/8 oz, 40g) cornstarch (*see note for substitution)
•  2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
•  1/2 teaspoon baking soda
•  1/2 teaspoon salt
•  3/4 cup (6.4oz, 181g) sour cream, at room temperature
•  1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
•  1 cup (8oz, 227g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
•  1 1/2 cups (10 1/2oz, 300g) granulated sugar
•  2 large eggs, at room temperature
•  1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
•  1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (1 1/2 tablespoons if using imitation vanilla extract)

FOR THE CHOCOLATE MARBLING: (*SEE NOTE BELOW FOR INCREASING OR DECREASING THE AMOUNT OF CHOCOLATE MARBLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCE)

•  1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (30g/ 1 1/8oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
•  2 tablespoons milk
•  1 tablespoon (1/2 oz, 15g) unsalted butter
•  1 tablespoon sugar
•  1/8 teaspoon baking soda

FOR THE MILK CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE:

•  2.7 oz/ 77g white chocolate containing cocoa butter (I used Lindt), chopped
•  1.4 oz/ 40g semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, (I used Hershey's semisweet chocolate chips
•  chopped
•  1/3 cup (2.7 oz/ 77g) heavy whipping cream, very hot

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Adjust the oven rack to middle position and preheat the oven to 350F/180C. Butter and flour (or generously spray with a non-stick cooking spray) a 10-cup bundt pan (*see note).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. In a liquid measuring cup (or a small bowl) whisk together the sour cream and milk. Set aside.
4. .....................................
5. .......................................

Full Instructions : Click Here

Share this post