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Red White & Blue Marble Cake

Deliciously Simple Red White & Blue Marble Cake Recipe

This Red White & Blue Marble Cake is a festive, visually stunning dessert perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Cake Flour For best results, use cake flour.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust according to taste preference.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Check expiry date before use.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt A pinch is essential.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it is softened.
  • 4 large Fresh Eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Avoid synthetic alternatives.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can be substituted with almond or oat milk.
For the Colors
  • 1 tablespoon Red Gel Food Coloring Avoid liquid dyes.
  • 1 tablespoon Blue Gel Food Coloring Opt for gel to maintain consistency.
For the Frosting
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar For a smooth finish.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whip until fluffy.

Equipment

  • 2 9-inch cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, along with pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix in your dry ingredients, alternating with whole milk.
  6. Divide the batter into three bowls. Color one portion with red gel food coloring, another with blue, and keep the last one white.
  7. Spoon the different colored batters into the prepared pans in alternating layers and gently swirl them together.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cakes to cool completely in their pans before removing.
  10. Make the frosting using powdered sugar and heavy cream, then frost between the layers and on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra pop of flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the frosting.

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