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Marble Chiffon Cake

This Marble Chiffon Cake recipe is perfect for bakers who enjoy a little challenge. Your guests will be wowed when you slice into your cake to reveal beautiful fudge and vanilla swirls. Top your cake with a vanilla or cocoa glaze and serve it with coffee or tea for the perfect end to any dinner party. Everyone will be begging to visit again soon.  If this Marble Chiffon Cake recipe was a big hit in your household, try our recipe for Black Magic Cake that's proven to "wow" your guests.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
1 cake
Prep:
30 Min.
Bake:
1 Hr. 12 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsps
    sugar plus 1-1/2 cups, divided
  • 2 Tbsps
    vegetable oil plus 1/2 cup, divided
  • 1 cup
    water cold, divided
  • 2 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 7
    eggs, separated
  • 2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    cream of tartar
READY TO MAKE THIS?

Make our Quick Cocoa Glaze to complete this recipe as shown in the image.

You'll Need 
Oven
Bowls
10-Inch Tube Pan
Cookie Sheet
Sauce Pan
Stovetop

Step-By-Step Directions

Vanilla Glaze: Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine in small saucepan over low heat; remove from heat. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating with whisk until smooth. About 1-1/4 cups glaze.

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