Soft, buttery vanilla cake with a beautiful chocolate swirlβsimple, elegant, and absolutely irresistible!
π Ingredients
π₯£ Dry Ingredients
β’ 3 cups all-purpose flour
β’ 2 tsp baking powder
β’ Β½ tsp baking soda
β’ Β½ tsp salt
π§ Wet Ingredients
β’ 250g butter (softened)
β’ 1Β½ cups sugar
β’ 4 large eggs
β’ 1 cup milk
β’ 2 tsp vanilla extract
π« For the Swirl
β’ 2β3 tbsp cocoa powder
β’ 2β3 tbsp milk
β’ 2 tbsp sugar
π©βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Prepare the Pan
Grease your bundt pan very well and lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking.
2οΈβ£ Make the Batter
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
3οΈβ£ Create the Chocolate Swirl
Take about 1 cup of batter and mix with cocoa powder, milk, and sugar.
4οΈβ£ Layer & Swirl
Pour half of the vanilla batter into the pan.
Add chocolate batter in random spots.
Top with remaining vanilla batter.
Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl (donβt overmix!)
5οΈβ£ Bake
Bake at 170β180Β°C for 45β55 minutes.
Check with a toothpickβit should come out clean.
6οΈβ£ Cool & Serve
Cool in the pan for 10β15 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
β¨ Optional Glaze (Bakery Style Finish)
Mix powdered sugar with a little milk and vanilla, then drizzle over the cake for a beautiful finish.
π‘ Tip: For a perfect swirl pattern, keep your strokes light and minimal!