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Red White and Blue Marble Cake Recipe

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This red white and blue marble cake is soft, buttery, and beautifully swirled with festive vanilla, red, and blue batter for a colorful patriotic dessert. Finished with a light vanilla glaze, it makes a cheerful centerpiece for summer parties, birthdays, and holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 cup whole milk

Red gel food coloring

Blue gel food coloring

2 cups powdered sugar

3–4 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix gently. Pour in the milk, then add the remaining flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into three bowls. Leave one plain, color one red, and color the other blue using gel food coloring.
  7. Spoon dollops of each batter color into the prepared pan, alternating throughout. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the glaze.
  11. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to drip naturally down the sides before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the batter.

Avoid overswirling the batter to keep the marble pattern distinct.

Decorate with patriotic sprinkles or fresh berries for extra festive flair.

Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

The unglazed cake can be frozen tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.

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