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Pumpkin Marble Cake

Irresistibly Moist Pumpkin Marble Cake with Chocolate Swirls

This Pumpkin Marble Cake combines tender pumpkin batter with rich chocolate swirls, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Batter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Provides moisture and flavor
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Ensure moisture
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for structure
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla preferred
  • 15 oz Pumpkin Puree Avoid pie filling
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Can be homemade
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors
For the Chocolate Batter
  • 0.33 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder For chocolate flavor
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar Extra sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Buttermilk Keeps batter moist
For Serving
  • to taste Powdered Sugar Optional topping

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Sifter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and buttermilk until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
  5. Reserve 1 ½ cups of batter and mix it with cocoa powder, additional sugar, and buttermilk.
  6. Layer the batters in the bundt pan, starting with pumpkin batter, then chocolate batter, alternating until all is used.
  7. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  8. Invert the bundt pan onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely before serving.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serve as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and follow cooling tips to maintain the cake's texture and flavor.

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