https://arshadhs.github.io/tags/marble/Recent content in Marble on Arshad SiddiquiHugoen-usSun, 29 Jan 2017 02:00:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/cake/marblecake/Sun, 29 Jan 2017 02:00:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/cake/marblecake/<h1 id="marble-cake"> Marble Cake <a class="anchor" href="#marble-cake">#</a> </h1> <p>A beautiful and delicious cake with swirls of vanilla and chocolate, perfect for afternoon tea or a sweet treat.</p> <hr> <h2 id="ingredients"> Ingredients <a class="anchor" href="#ingredients">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li>250g plain flour</li> <li>200g unsalted butter (softened)</li> <li>200g caster sugar</li> <li>40ml full-fat milk</li> <li>½ tsp vanilla extract</li> <li>3 large eggs</li> <li>3 tsp baking powder</li> <li>2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder</li> <li>Icing sugar (for dusting)</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="method"> Method <a class="anchor" href="#method">#</a> </h2> <ol> <li>Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).</li> <li>Line a 1kg loaf tin with baking parchment.</li> <li>In a large bowl, beat the butter, 180g of the sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.</li> <li>Beat in the eggs, one at a time.</li> <li>Add the baking powder and sift in the flour.</li> <li>Fold the flour in gently with 2 tbsp of the milk.</li> <li>Spoon two-thirds of the mixture into the loaf tin (should fill about three-quarters of the tin).</li> <li>To the remaining third, sift in the cocoa powder and add the remaining milk and 20g of sugar. Mix well.</li> <li>Spoon the chocolate mixture over the plain one in the tin.</li> <li>Swirl a fork gently through both mixtures to create a marbled effect—avoid overmixing.</li> <li>Bake for 55–70 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean (check from 55 minutes).</li> <li>Remove the cake from the tin and let it cool on a wire rack.</li> <li>Once cooled, dust with icing sugar before serving.</li> </ol> <hr> <p><a href="https://arshadhs.github.io/">Home</a> | <a href="https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/cake/"> Cake </a></p>