{"id":186284,"date":"2025-04-15T15:13:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T15:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/dark-chocolate-and-vanilla-sprinkle-marbled-half-birthday-bundt-cake\/"},"modified":"2025-04-15T15:13:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T15:13:38","slug":"dark-chocolate-and-vanilla-sprinkle-marbled-half-birthday-bundt-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=186284","title":{"rendered":"Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Sprinkle Marbled Half-Birthday Bundt Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-body-6070598112291181104\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgzNRED_gJt-z_p62A1gkmxUdSABqKMc_yO4MpwDqlllDfxzhbeiXpqmo1kcSlvp5U2-5W3BkxA7izfgoaM2ZncNutBo0FxKKaSr8hljFLxFtAQawUUmmTReG99j5VlK6ttRQFJANhfdvjh9KZdElVHoj_emnXnDcZ8-5hd6QcIuzpkx9a-0QTjLqdWv4Q\/s889\/jack%2025.5%20half%20birthday-3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"young man with glasses and Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Sprinkle Marbled Half-Birthday Bundt Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"889\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgzNRED_gJt-z_p62A1gkmxUdSABqKMc_yO4MpwDqlllDfxzhbeiXpqmo1kcSlvp5U2-5W3BkxA7izfgoaM2ZncNutBo0FxKKaSr8hljFLxFtAQawUUmmTReG99j5VlK6ttRQFJANhfdvjh9KZdElVHoj_emnXnDcZ8-5hd6QcIuzpkx9a-0QTjLqdWv4Q\/s16000\/jack%2025.5%20half%20birthday-3.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  If you&#8217;ve been around here a while (<i>hi and thank you!<\/i>), you&#8217;ll know we<br \/>\n  love celebrating a<br \/>\n  <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakeat350.net\/search?q=half+birthday\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">half-birthday<\/a><\/b>. My<br \/>\n  <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakeat350.net\/2013\/07\/yellow-rose-cookies-for-mom.html\" target=\"_blank\">mom<\/a><\/b><br \/>\n  started this tradition, and it lives on!\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEifFee3nmWRpuMx6_GyCWZSF6oj3KbonpRr-H7dubOqnfbxKZR57YoFt2CAFuw7FzEujTb8jzbmEr_wh_cRFhurnJhjFumeqxJuMoeRvJs3yL05sVv0RPJpLnK8J0lC50csgAYkC_MCzGeK3T9Lopmmv90myaxUAH-m8EkaIyyxkQNni2gFa40ifCuAe_k\/s1052\/half%20birthday%20dark%20chocolate%20vanilla%20sprinkle%20bundt%20cake%20edit.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Sprinkle Marbled Half-Birthday Bundt Cake on cake stand with 1\/2 birthday candle\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1052\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEifFee3nmWRpuMx6_GyCWZSF6oj3KbonpRr-H7dubOqnfbxKZR57YoFt2CAFuw7FzEujTb8jzbmEr_wh_cRFhurnJhjFumeqxJuMoeRvJs3yL05sVv0RPJpLnK8J0lC50csgAYkC_MCzGeK3T9Lopmmv90myaxUAH-m8EkaIyyxkQNni2gFa40ifCuAe_k\/s16000\/half%20birthday%20dark%20chocolate%20vanilla%20sprinkle%20bundt%20cake%20edit.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  Recently, we celebrated Jack&#8217;s 25 and a half! (Excuse me while I go back and<br \/>\n  look at photos from<br \/>\n  <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakeat350.net\/2011\/07\/very-merry-un-birthday-to-you.html\" target=\"_blank\">TWELVE AND A HALF,<\/a><\/b><br \/>\n  which I think was the first one I documented on the blog.) Time flies,<br \/>\n  y&#8217;all.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p><span><a name=\"more\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi2B0vzCInKHLV8QJAsAb3GpATsgAfjsgMLXUC4XR9K5AwIF6dh7l_PsI1zz7trWei-fGLjeCo9LTliba9QKbcVhfyYuShRGkKjg_qyEH_5NbocjyZkOegr5eTpPWfxZL9LUuRS5Upe0sbWDZV6j-FWuI4uXYOsTUtji3NUq9PIugLY-mjgPbNuGcyn0tI\/s1052\/half%20birthday%20dark%20chocolate%20vanilla%20sprinkle%20bundt%20cake-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Sprinkle Marbled Half-Birthday Bundt Cake, cut in two\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1052\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi2B0vzCInKHLV8QJAsAb3GpATsgAfjsgMLXUC4XR9K5AwIF6dh7l_PsI1zz7trWei-fGLjeCo9LTliba9QKbcVhfyYuShRGkKjg_qyEH_5NbocjyZkOegr5eTpPWfxZL9LUuRS5Upe0sbWDZV6j-FWuI4uXYOsTUtji3NUq9PIugLY-mjgPbNuGcyn0tI\/s16000\/half%20birthday%20dark%20chocolate%20vanilla%20sprinkle%20bundt%20cake-2.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  <b>This\u00a0Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Sprinkle Marbled Bundt Cake is so, so<br \/>\n    good. <\/b>The chocolate flavor comes through, the vanilla cake with sprinkles is rich<br \/>\n  and delicious, and the thick vanilla frosting is the perfect way to top<br \/>\n  it!\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXcez4GY7nCeIQisXvJtjEyc6PZnZapuyaPrf4NXDD1JtO3WVlPrQesnMCPVBAju389QLFBlo5QBoKLambnJd-MvOXSP61XYFcOev5voWnRI5MQyzPWxudFsRnGvH_44SUoVYFb5IZwZgRZm9TGgvTSnQYo5nHR4OWU-6DXCaZUyWhFeDGhZ5xyS6cD1A\/s1052\/half%20birthday%20dark%20chocolate%20vanilla%20sprinkle%20bundt%20cake-6.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Sprinkle Marbled Half-Birthday Bundt Cake, closeup of frosting and sprinkles\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1052\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXcez4GY7nCeIQisXvJtjEyc6PZnZapuyaPrf4NXDD1JtO3WVlPrQesnMCPVBAju389QLFBlo5QBoKLambnJd-MvOXSP61XYFcOev5voWnRI5MQyzPWxudFsRnGvH_44SUoVYFb5IZwZgRZm9TGgvTSnQYo5nHR4OWU-6DXCaZUyWhFeDGhZ5xyS6cD1A\/s16000\/half%20birthday%20dark%20chocolate%20vanilla%20sprinkle%20bundt%20cake-6.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  The cake IS really great on its own, but let&#8217;s be honest. Everything is better<br \/>\n  with frosting. It&#8217;s a simple one to whip up, too!\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  [Note: if you make the cake the day before, it&#8217;s even more moist when you cut<br \/>\n  into it!]\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <b>Here&#8217;s another tip for baking this cake.<\/b> (<i>OK, three<\/i>.) For the<br \/>\n  best flavor and texture, make this as written with European butter and<br \/>\n  full-fat Greek yogurt. Also, don&#8217;t skip the espresso powder.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggCFxPp3J-vVVm_tSzuVAcdY5MQEng2-LaK3GNSA1lFf95ynhY4WlX_2ZPBSXSQgAtQITzwTjcLEAd-cUlKCrW_SlPETNyqXaLhxD_tiE5MBusJ94SrEoho7jsqRrlO38xNu-bxbl17MWJ0TzgAtDvSdOS5pqTnXAS05_90TYiMDtM_gn-t1gpkTYNY3I\/s741\/half%20birthday%20dark%20chocolate%20vanilla%20sprinkle%20bundt%20cake-4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1\/2 number candle with Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Sprinkle Marbled Half-Birthday Bundt Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"741\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggCFxPp3J-vVVm_tSzuVAcdY5MQEng2-LaK3GNSA1lFf95ynhY4WlX_2ZPBSXSQgAtQITzwTjcLEAd-cUlKCrW_SlPETNyqXaLhxD_tiE5MBusJ94SrEoho7jsqRrlO38xNu-bxbl17MWJ0TzgAtDvSdOS5pqTnXAS05_90TYiMDtM_gn-t1gpkTYNY3I\/s16000\/half%20birthday%20dark%20chocolate%20vanilla%20sprinkle%20bundt%20cake-4.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  If you&#8217;re making for a half birthday, you&#8217;ll need a 1\/2-birthday candle! I&#8217;ll<br \/>\n  admit that when I saw some at Target years ago, I bought them all&#8230;and we<br \/>\n  reuse them. BUT I just saw that Amazon has a few options now!<br \/>\n  <b><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SI33xU\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Gold 1\/2 birthday candles<\/a><\/b>,<br \/>\n  <b><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4da0e0S\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">all-pink 1\/2 birthday candles<\/a><\/b>,<br \/>\n  <b><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SI3bgS\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">black and white half-birthday candles<\/a><\/b><br \/>\n  and more!\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnaY8TPjKfUJNvwlATzYsgQuXssHErNT9dbxB0vEuCsVD5Yxym9xZxKMbs7aoddt8fxwvJA3eMk3nZavsxS3TUXvGY0zaT-q9irODoc3CkJLhJU2CPPB8TfhGmHCO4tjb3j2qAA-Ep5wwrCBB2KGHFgffgelw1PkK36ZN491O8ddhyDs63NkwBeL1lX4s\/s1052\/half%20birthday%20dark%20chocolate%20vanilla%20sprinkle%20bundt%20cake-7.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Sprinkle Marbled Half-Birthday Bundt Cake with 1\/2 number candle from Target\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1052\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnaY8TPjKfUJNvwlATzYsgQuXssHErNT9dbxB0vEuCsVD5Yxym9xZxKMbs7aoddt8fxwvJA3eMk3nZavsxS3TUXvGY0zaT-q9irODoc3CkJLhJU2CPPB8TfhGmHCO4tjb3j2qAA-Ep5wwrCBB2KGHFgffgelw1PkK36ZN491O8ddhyDs63NkwBeL1lX4s\/s16000\/half%20birthday%20dark%20chocolate%20vanilla%20sprinkle%20bundt%20cake-7.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakeat350.net\/p\/dark-chocolate-and-vanilla-sprinkle.html\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"50\" data-original-width=\"200\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaV6fcjKZm25cH_HiFXtcxJfhlSuhkoCGGYGeNFUMEINU8ZzJC1qLuj82aX6Z18A0-jynDqvv3H5SYmwJk1wsQrhEbY-wpgbI1Ca8pNtFOtxA4uk2jabQkyMjv5UAC6w3_-6LcGwqtYw4lmJq7Kj9OTnfajstJ3bMotsXveOqck7HV4-9f0VTo5Ko1-qU\/s1600\/print%20recipe%201-21.jpg\" width=\"200\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  <span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Sprinkle Marbled Half-Birthday Bundt Cake<\/b><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p>YIELD: 12-16 slices<\/p>\n<p>PREP TIME: 35 minutes<\/p>\n<p>BAKE TIME: 1 hour<\/p>\n<p>\n  [NOTE: this cake is best made the day before, covered, and frosted the day of<br \/>\n  serving.]\n<\/p>\n<p>for the cake:<\/p>\n<p>6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips<\/p>\n<p>1 teaspoon Dutch-process cocoa<\/p>\n<p>3 teaspoons vanilla, divided<\/p>\n<p>\n  1\/2 teaspoon\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ai77i6\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">espresso powder<\/a><\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p>3 &amp; 1\/2 cups cake flour<\/p>\n<p>1 &amp; 1\/2 teaspoons baking soda<\/p>\n<p>1 &amp; 1\/2 teaspoons baking powder<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/p>\n<p>1 cup salted European butter, such as Kerrygold, room temperature<\/p>\n<p>1 &amp; 3\/4 cups granulated sugar<\/p>\n<p>1 cup packed light brown sugar<\/p>\n<p>4 eggs<\/p>\n<p>16 ounces 2% plain, full-fat Greek yogurt<\/p>\n<p>\n  1\/2 cup\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WZm3e8\" target=\"_blank\">rainbow jimmies<\/a><\/b>\u00a0(sprinkles)\n<\/p>\n<p>for the frosting:<\/p>\n<p>1 cup salted European butter, room temperature<\/p>\n<p>1 pound powdered sugar<\/p>\n<p>3 tablespoons cream or milk<\/p>\n<p>2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/p>\n<p>rainbow jimmies for sprinkling<\/p>\n<p>\n  Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a Bundt pan. Use a pastry brush to help<br \/>\n  grease every nook and cranny.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Melt the chocolate on low heat on the stove or in the microwave. Stir in the<br \/>\n  cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and espresso powder. Set aside.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n  With an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until creamy.<br \/>\n  Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bottom and sides of the bowl<br \/>\n  as needed. Stir remaining vanilla into the Greek yogurt.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  On low speed, add the flour in three additions alternating with the Greek<br \/>\n  yogurt, until combined, scraping down the bottom and sides of the bowl.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Divide the batter into two bowls. Stir the chocolate into one bowl and the<br \/>\n  jimmies into the other. Pour half of the vanilla batter evenly into the<br \/>\n  prepared Bundt pan. Add the chocolate batter on top. Dollop and smooth<br \/>\n  remaining vanilla batter over. The pan should be about 3\/4 full.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out<br \/>\n  clean or with a few crumbs. Place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Place<br \/>\n  the wire rack upside-down on the exposed part of the cake. Flip the pan so<br \/>\n  that the bottom of the cake is resting on the wire rack, and let the cake rest<br \/>\n  for 1-2 minutes. Lift the pan off of the cake and let it cool completely on<br \/>\n  the rack.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  If the cake won&#8217;t release, run an\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yEddJ6\" target=\"_blank\">offset spatula\u00a0<\/a><\/b>or knife along the edges. Invert again, giving it a good shake, and it should<br \/>\n  release.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Place the cake on a stand and cover it before frosting. Do this a day ahead<br \/>\n  for the best flavor and texture.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Make the frosting.\u00a0Cream the butter until fluffy. Sift in the powdered<br \/>\n  sugar. Add cream and vanilla extract. Beat on low until combined, then<br \/>\n  increase speed to medium and mix until fluffy. Scrape bottom and sides of bowl<br \/>\n  as necessary.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Spoon frosting into a piping bag and pipe it over the cake. Alternatively, use<br \/>\n  an offset spatula to spread it over the top. Sprinkle rainbow jimmies over the<br \/>\n  frosting.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjGuvS_7K27VGgUplVxrvEWBqKRrXkB7JxTCyPZ2lhue4iJ2cFaMmmWK-TfMxBK5pi9xox7uc-IfaJG5i8ZXondFMQE99tVKKDdRn4YocS2hGZZcrJBRyORVK7-I08tP4mPsj2wwnWACE635zJzEKyI8sIOVCkRUikkYsyKSKLK_6eCUsvvgBFvwlURJsA\/s1244\/jack%2025.5%20half%20birthday-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"young man with glasses and Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Sprinkle Marbled Half-Birthday Bundt Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1244\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjGuvS_7K27VGgUplVxrvEWBqKRrXkB7JxTCyPZ2lhue4iJ2cFaMmmWK-TfMxBK5pi9xox7uc-IfaJG5i8ZXondFMQE99tVKKDdRn4YocS2hGZZcrJBRyORVK7-I08tP4mPsj2wwnWACE635zJzEKyI8sIOVCkRUikkYsyKSKLK_6eCUsvvgBFvwlURJsA\/s16000\/jack%2025.5%20half%20birthday-2.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Happy half birthday, Jack!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve been around here a while (hi and thank you!), you&#8217;ll know we love celebrating a half-birthday. 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