Making a dairy-free marble cake is a delicious and inclusive option for those who are lactose intolerant or have dairy allergies. Here's a recipe for a dairy-free marble cake:
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk (such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For the Vanilla Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In two separate mixing bowls, prepare the chocolate and vanilla batters.
For the Chocolate Batter:
In a bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
In another bowl, mix 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup dairy-free milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients for the chocolate batter and mix until well combined.
For the Vanilla Batter:
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
In another bowl, mix 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup dairy-free milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients for the vanilla batter and mix until well combined.
Assembly:
To create the marble effect, drop spoonfuls of the chocolate and vanilla batters alternately into the prepared cake pan.
Once all the batter is in the pan, use a knife or a skewer to gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled pattern. Don't overmix; you want distinct marbling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, you can optionally dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle it with a dairy-free chocolate ganache for added flavor and decoration.
Slice and serve your dairy-free marble cake. Enjoy!
This dairy-free marble cake is just as delicious as traditional marble cake, but it's suitable for those with dairy allergies or dietary restrictions.