Description
Indulge in the best of both worlds with this decadent Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Bundt Cake. With a moist, tender crumb and a mesmerizing marbled appearance, this dessert is a true showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prep pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Incorporate wet ingredients: Mix in sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk alternately.
- Prepare chocolate mixture: In a small bowl, whisk cocoa powder with boiling water until smooth. Combine with a portion of the cake batter.
- Layer and swirl: Pour vanilla batter into pan, top with chocolate batter, then the remaining vanilla batter. Swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake for 50–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For added decadence, drizzle with chocolate glaze or dust with powdered sugar.
- Avoid excessive swirling to maintain distinct marbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
