German Marble Cake | Marmorkuchen
A classic German marble cake with swirled chocolate and vanilla flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Butter and Dry Ingredients
- 20 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (2 ½ sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 3 Tablespoons milk (at room temperature)
Chocolate Swirl
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional) (to enhance chocolate flavor)
- 3 Tablespoons milk (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a bundt or round pan.
- Beat butter, sugar, and salt until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Add milk and mix. Combine flour and baking powder separately, then gradually mix into batter.
- Divide batter; mix cocoa, espresso, and milk into one part. Swirl dark batter into light batter in pan.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes. Cool, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.