Here’s a delicious soft two-tone donut cake recipe—a fun twist combining a fluffy donut-style cake with a striking two-color design! Perfect for birthdays or special occasions.
Two-Tone Donut Cake Recipe
(Soft, fluffy, and visually stunning!)
Ingredients:
For the Vanilla Batter:
- 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120ml) milk (room temperature)
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Batter:
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120ml) milk (room temperature)
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a donut-shaped cake pan (or a bundt pan) well with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Make the Vanilla Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
3. Make the Chocolate Batter:
- Repeat the same steps as the vanilla batter, but add cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
4. Create the Two-Tone Effect:
- Spoon or pipe the vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the pan (e.g., one spoon of vanilla, one of chocolate).
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl for a marbled effect (if desired, but don’t overmix).
5. Bake:
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
6. Glaze & Decorate (Optional):
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for a simple glaze.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake and add sprinkles for fun!
Tips for Success:
✔ Room-temperature ingredients ensure even mixing.
✔ Don’t overmix the batters to keep the cake tender.
✔ For clean layers, pipe the batters side by side instead of swirling.
This cake is soft, moist, and eye-catching—perfect for impressing guests! Pair it with coffee or milk for a delightful treat.
Would you like a filled version (e.g., with Nutella between layers)
