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A Swirled Marbled Butter Cake That Bakes Perfectly Every Time
This Swirled Marbled Butter Cake is a simple homemade loaf with a buttery crumb and chocolate swirl. Easy to make and perfect for everyday baking.
Why you will love and enjoy this Swirled Marbled Butter Cake
- Quick mix and bake recipe with no complicated steps
- Light buttery texture with just enough chocolate swirl
- Great for everyday baking or a simple tea treat
A no-fuss butter cake with a soft marbled finish
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Swirled Marbled Butter Cake
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 to 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Cake Cupcakes Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy baking
Description
This Swirled Marbled Butter Cake is one of those mix-and-bake recipes I come back to when I want something easy but still a bit special. The swirl may not be perfect every time, but that’s kind of the charm.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 1/2 cups Self-Raising flour
- 4 oz butter, softened
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Marble Swirl:
- 3 tbsp cake batter (taken from the above mixture)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375⁰F (190⁰C).
- Grease a standard loaf tin really well, especially the corners, as this cake can stick a bit.
- In a mixing bowl, add the 1 1/2 cups Self-Raising flour, 4 oz softened butter, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup milk.
- Beat everything together for about 3 minutes until smooth. It should look creamy and slightly thick, not runny. If it feels too stiff, add a tiny splash of milk.
- Pour most of the batter into your prepared loaf tin, keeping back about 3 tbsp of the mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix the reserved 3 tbsp batter with 1 tbsp cocoa powder and 1 tbsp milk. Stir until smooth and chocolatey.
- Spoon the cocoa mixture over the vanilla batter in the tin.
- Use a fork (or a chopstick) and gently swirl it through just once or twice. Don’t overmix or you’ll lose that marbled look.
- Bake at 375⁰F (190⁰C) for about 50 minutes.
- Check at 45 minutes by inserting a skewer into the centre. If it comes out clean, it’s ready.
- Let the cake cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a rack to cool completely.
- It slices better once cooled, though it’s tempting to cut in early.
Additional information and tips
- You might wonder if the cake should be dense or fluffy. It’s meant to be soft but slightly firm like a classic butter cake.
- Can I use salted butter? Yes, just skip adding extra salt.
- Can I double it? Yes, but use a larger tin and extend the baking time.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Hannah
A pretty Swirled Marbled Butter Cake that brings together a buttery base and a light cocoa swirl in a simple loaf. It’s the kind of bake you’ll reach for when you want something easy but still a little special. Give it a try and see how your swirl turns out
This Swirled Marbled Butter Cake offers a soft, buttery texture with just enough chocolate swirl to keep each slice interesting. It’s easy to prepare, doesn’t require complicated steps, and delivers a dependable result that makes it worth baking right away.
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Wow this marble cake looks delicious.
Thank you, Hannah will be very happy to hear this. I will forward your note to her.
My pleasure and love the images.
Mwah – you’re so sweet!
Thank you for sharing them with us.
I would love a slice of the cakes. Haha.
Thank you soo much. Means a lot to me. Since then have got my entire family baking it and then into ginger cake😂👍
You rock Hannah – Please also share the Ginger cake on the FB page with us then it can go on the blog as well. <3