Description
Treat yourself to a slice of this Classic German Marble Cake, also known as Marmorkuchen, which combines rich vanilla and chocolate batters for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup butter
- at room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 medium-sized eggs
- at room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, until combined.
- Divide the batter into two bowls; stir cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of milk into one bowl to create the chocolate batter.
- Spoon the batters into the prepared pan in alternating dollops, then use a knife to swirl them together for a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. The marble effect can be enhanced by swirling gently with a knife.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Marble Cake Recipe, Classic German Marmorkuchen, Marble Cake, German Cake, Dessert Recipe