Lightly Sweet Marble Cake (Oil-based)

The oil can be substituted by 1 cup butter and the sugar can be raised as hugh as 1 cup.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together oil and sugar until well combined.

Step 3

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.

Step 5

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with milk. Stir in the vanilla.

Step 6

Divide batter in half. Stir the cocoa powder into one half until smooth.

Step 7

Layer or swirl both batters into the prepared pan for a marbled look.

Step 8

Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.