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Fluffy Carrot Marble Cake

5 from 1 vote
This Fluffy Carrot Marble Cake is soft, airy, and beautifully swirled with chocolate!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: cake, carrot, chocolate
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • blender
  • large mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) rectangular baking pan
  • Toothpick or skewer
  • fine mesh sieve

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs 5.3 oz
  • 150 ml vegetable oil 5 fl oz
  • 200 g peeled and chopped carrots 7 oz
  • 275 g sugar 9.7 oz
  • 205 g all-purpose flour 7.2 oz
  • 1 tbsp baking powder 0.5 oz
  • 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder sifted (1/4 cup / 0.88 oz)
  • butter and flour to grease and dust the pan
  • powder sugar to decorate (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the pan with butter and dust it with flour.
  • In a blender, combine eggs, oil, chopped carrots, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
    3 large eggs, 150 ml vegetable oil, 200 g peeled and chopped carrots, 275 g sugar
  • Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
    205 g all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder
  • Divide the batter in half. In one half, sift in the cocoa powder and mix until incorporated.
    25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Pour half of the carrot batter into the baking pan. Then, add half of the chocolate batter on top.
  • Use a toothpick to gently swirl the batters together in circular motions.
  • Repeat with the remaining carrot and chocolate batters, then swirl again.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar using a fine mesh sieve.
    powder sugar

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Notes

Calories: Nutrition estimates are approximate and will vary based on ingredients used.
Frosting Recommendation: For an extra indulgent version, try the frosting from my Bakery-Worthy Chocolate Cake—it’s creamy, rich, and pairs beautifully with the chocolate and carrot flavors.
For the best results, be sure to follow the weight measurements