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Slice of red, white, and blue marble cake on a plate

Red, White, and Blue Marble Cake

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5 from 15 reviews

  • Author: Jasmine Padda
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This eye-catching patriotic bundt cake features stunning swirls of vibrant color hidden within a classic, tender vanilla crumb. Made with buttermilk and cake flour for the perfect texture, it is an easy yet impressive centerpiece for any summer celebration or holiday gathering.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large whole eggs
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Red gel food coloring
  • Blue gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the whole eggs and egg whites one at a time, followed by the vanilla and optional almond extract.
  4. Alternately mix in the buttermilk and the dry ingredients (cake flour, baking powder, and salt) on low speed until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter by portioning 1 ½ cups into a second bowl and 1 ½ cups into a third bowl.
  6. Tint one small bowl red and the other blue using gel food coloring, leaving the remaining large portion of batter white.
  7. Using a 1/4-cup scoop, drop alternating dollops of white, red, and blue batter into the prepared pan until all batter is used.
  8. Tap the pan gently on the counter to level the top, but do not swirl the colors with a knife.
  9. Bake for 50-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

To ensure the most vivid color separation, avoid over-mixing the batter once the colors are added and do not use a knife to swirl the layers. For the softest texture, always use room temperature ingredients to create a smooth emulsion when creaming the butter and sugar.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 60 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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