Orange and Black Halloween Marble Cake
Celebrate Halloween with our delightful Orange and Black Marble Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious. This show-stopping treat combines zesty orange and rich chocolate flavors in a mesmerizing marbled design, making it the perfect centerpiece for your spooky gatherings. Easy to prepare, this cake will enchant your guests while satisfying their sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in orange zest and juice followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just mixed.
- Divide batter into two bowls; keep one plain orange-flavored and add cocoa powder to the other.
- Alternate spoonfuls of each batter in prepared pans and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg