MARBLE CAKE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE CHANTILLY

MAKES 1 LARGE CAKE / PREPARATION 45 MINUTES PLUS OVERNIGHT RESTING / COOKING 1 HOUR

Marble cake is probably my favourite cake from my childhood. It is made with two different mixes which create a beautiful marbled look when cooking. All kids and adults will love it.

VANILLA MIX

6 egg yolks

200g sugar 100ml cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 160g all-purpose flour 8g baking powder 60g butter, melted

CHOCOLATE MIX

4 egg yolks 120g sugar 70ml cream 20g cocoa powder 80g all-purpose flour 4g baking powder 30g butter, melted

Make the two cake mixes in separate bowls, using the same method for each. Bake in a large loaf pan about 28cm x 8cm.

In a bowl, start to mix the egg yolks and sugar with a whisk until the yolks have lightened. Whisk in the cream and the vanilla extract or cocoa powder. Then add the flour and baking powder and finish with the melted butter to give a really smooth mix.

Put each mix in a separate piping bag.

Heat the oven to 150℃ fan-forced.

Start with a thin layer of vanilla mix at the bottom of the loaf pan. Then use half of the chocolate mix and pipe a long line down the middle of the loaf pan, from the top to the bottom edge. Cover with a second layer of vanilla mix. Use the rest of the chocolate mix to pipe a second line in the middle. Finish by covering the top of the cake with the rest of the vanilla mix. The marbling will happen itself when the cake is cooking. Bake for 60 minutes. To test if it is cooked, stick a knife into the cake, and if it is ready the knife will come out clean. (continued)