Red White & Blue Marble Cake
Red White & Blue Marble Cake is a festive dessert that dazzles with its vibrant layers of red, white, and blue. This cake combines the sweetness of vanilla and the tartness of berries, making it perfect for summer celebrations like the Fourth of July. Easy to make and visually stunning, each slice invites you to enjoy a delightful blend of flavors while creating memories with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tbsp blue food coloring (gel)
- Fresh berries for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar in another bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide batter into three bowls; leave one plain, color one red and the other blue.
- Spoon dollops of colored batters into prepared pans and swirl gently with a skewer to create marble patterns.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix lemon zest or almond extract into the batter. Substitute vanilla frosting with cream cheese frosting for an extra tangy twist.