How to Make Marbled Tea Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Marbled tea cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its beautiful swirled pattern and delicate flavor, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're hosting a tea party or just want to indulge in a sweet treat, this recipe is a must-try.

The marbled tea cake is a combination of light and dark batters, swirled together to create a stunning marbled effect. The flavors of vanilla and chocolate come together in perfect harmony, making each b...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 2 tablespoons boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Use and electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar in a separate large bowl until light and fluffy. One at a time, beat the eggs into the butter mixture. Beat in 1/2 of the flour mixture, the milk, and the remaining flour. Mix well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Transfer about 1/3 of the batter to a small bowl. Dissolve the instant coffee granules in 2 tablespoons of boiling water. Stir the coffee liquid into the small bowl of batter.
  • Spoon 1/2 of the vanilla batter into the prepared baking pan, top with the coffee batter. Spoon the remaining vanilla batter over the coffee layer. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the batters together.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes. Dust cooled cake with cinnamon sugar.
  • Nutrition

    316 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 374mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 82mg