LILY'S MARBLE CAKE

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As a kid I used to cut through the yards to go over to my friend Lauren's (Lauren Shay's dad photographed me for Life magazine when I was 6) house. When her grandma Lily was over she'd always make this incredible irresistible chocolate marble cake. I'll never forget how deliciously moist it was. I tried to get the recipe from her mom but she wouldn't share it. Then, I became a professional pastry chef and tried to re-create it, longing for that taste and texture. Unable to get it totally right, I contacted the family again, but they still were holding on tight to it. I've been trying to get this recipe from their mother for 40 years. She finally shared it with me as my wedding gift after badgering her and her husband, Art, her children and her grandchildren. I even talked about it in an interview in the paper to try to apply gentle pressure on them to give it to me. Now this recipe won't die in her recipe file.

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Categories dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), plus more for the pan
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour, plus more for the pan
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch salt
3 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

Butter and flour a straight-walled 10-inch tube pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and continue to mix well. Add the eggs 1 at a time and beat until incorporated.
In a bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Reduce the mixer's speed to low. Alternately add the flour and milk mixture until a smooth batter is formed. Continue mixing for 5 minutes. (It's important to mix for the full 5 minutes.)
Transfer 1/3 of the batter to a bowl and whisk in the cocoa powder. Stir the coconut into the remaining batter.
Pour the coconut batter into the pan; then spoon the chocolate batter around. Run a knife through the batter, cutting the batters together to create a marbled effect. (Do not stir.) Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Let the cake cool in the pan. Invert the cake onto a stand or plate, slice, and serve.

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Dagim Aklilu

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This cake is delicious! I love the moist texture and the rich chocolate flavor.

Schrita Pugh

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I'm not a big fan of marble cake, but this one is really good. The chocolate and vanilla flavors are perfectly balanced.

Zeb Jan

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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the way the chocolate and vanilla flavors swirl together.

Qadeem Khan

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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.

Imran Fareed

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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Sumonto Mondol

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best marble cake recipe I've ever tried.

hasnain bukhari

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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect treat for any occasion.

Qasim Mughal

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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!

King Hardy

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This cake is amazing! I've never had a marble cake this good before.

philip Shaw

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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.

Noah Giusa

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This cake is delicious!

Krishna Rai

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I've tried many marble cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.

Mahaseth Rameshwar

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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the chocolate and vanilla flavors swirl together.

Technical Cause

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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect cake for her special day.

Noor Hazrat

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This cake is a winner!

Rosemary Ngakuka

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I was a little skeptical about this recipe because I've never made a marble cake before, but it turned out so well! The cake was moist and fluffy and the chocolate and vanilla flavors were perfectly balanced.