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The Ultimate Guide to Making Red White & Blue Marble Cake

Red, White & Blue Marble Cake
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A moist vanilla marble cake with vibrant red and blue swirls, topped with creamy white frosting. Perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any patriotic celebration!

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs (includes cooling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • Cake Batter:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Red and blue gel food coloring
  • Frosting:
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Decorations:
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles
  • Fresh berries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan.
  2. Make batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  3. Color batter: Divide batter into 3 bowls. Leave one plain (white), tint one red, and one blue with gel food coloring.
  4. Marble: Alternately spoon colored batters into pan. Swirl gently with a knife (don’t overmix).
  5. Bake 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 mins, then invert onto rack.
  6. Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then cream, vanilla and salt until fluffy.
  7. Decorate: Frost cooled cake and add sprinkles/berries. For a ‘firework’ effect, pipe white frosting streaks.

Notes

  • For clean slices: Chill cake 30 mins before cutting
  • Brighter colors: Use Americolor or Wilton gel food coloring
  • Make ahead: Cake stays moist for 3 days (store covered)
  • Baking options: Works as 2-layer cake or cupcakes (adjust time)
  • Non-dairy: Substitute almond milk and vegan butter

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