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Red, White, and Blue Marble Cake

Indulge in the festive delight of our Red, White, and Blue Marble Cake! This vibrant dessert is perfect for any celebration, especially during patriotic holidays. With its stunning swirls of red and blue on a fluffy white background, this cake not only catches the eye but also pleases the palate with its moist vanilla flavor. The easy-to-follow recipe ensures that bakers of all skill levels can create this showstopper without a hassle. Serve it at birthdays, family gatherings, or just because, and watch as your guests are dazzled by both its appearance and taste.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 16 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 4 large egg whites (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Red food coloring
  • Blue food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup Bundt pan.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until well-combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and mix in buttermilk until combined.
  5. Gradually add cake flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just incorporated.
  6. Divide batter into three bowls: one for plain batter, one mixed with red food coloring, and another with blue food coloring.
  7. Alternately layer the batters in the Bundt pan.
  8. Bake for 50-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: For extra vibrancy, adjust the amount of food coloring as needed. Experiment with flavors by adding citrus zest or almond extract to the batter for a twist.

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