Description
Red White & Blue Marble Cake is the ultimate festive dessert, perfect for summer celebrations and patriotic gatherings. This visually stunning cake features vibrant swirls of red, white, and blue, bringing back joyful memories of Fourth of July picnics. Not only is it easy to make, but each slice offers a delightful explosion of flavor that will impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or a birthday party, this cake serves as an eye-catching centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- Red and blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter into three bowls; leave one plain, tint one red and the other blue.
- Layer spoonfuls of each color into prepared pans and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice/85g
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg