Marble Cake

• butter↗250 g
• sugar↗250 g
• large size eggs4
• flour↗225 g
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• cocoa powder↗25 g
• milk↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Grease and line an 8 inch round baking tin.

2. 2

   Sift flour and baking powder in a bowl.Keep aside.

3. 3

   Cream together the butter and sugar.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time and beat till the mixture is smooth.

5. 5

   Now mix flour and milk alternately in the mixture.

6. 6

   Mix well till the batter is smooth.

7. 7

   Divide this batter into 2 portions.

8. 8

   In one portion add cocoa powderand mix well.

9. 9

   First pour 1/2 of the plain batter in the tin then the cocoa batter and then the remaining plain batter.

10. 10

    Using a knife/back of spoon, swirl the cocoa batter into the plain batter to give a marble effect.

11. 11

    Bake in a preheated oven at 180 for 40-45 minutes or until the cake gets golden on top.

12. 12

    Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes,then invert on a dish.

13. 13

    Let cool,cut in slices and serve.