Marble Cake

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup **Cake** flour (gluten-free blend)
• 1 tablespoon Hot water
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan with gluten-free flour.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Divide the batter in half. In one half, whisk together cocoa powder and hot water. Add the cake flour. Stir to combine.

7. 7

   Drop spoonfuls of each batter randomly into the prepared pan, alternating between the vanilla and chocolate batters.

8. 8

   Swirl the batters together using a knife or skewer to create a marble effect.

9. 9

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.