Classic Marble Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Divide the batter into two equal parts. Stir the cocoa powder into one part of the batter.

7. 7

   Spoon the batters alternately into the prepared loaf pan, then use a knife to swirl through the batter to create a marbled effect.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

9. 9

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.