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Traditional German Marble Cake | Saftiger Marmorkuchen

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
A moist and flavorful marble cake with a beautiful swirl pattern, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Butter

  • 250 g butter (at room temperature)

Sugar

  • 200 g sugar

Vanilla Extract

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Eggs

  • 5 eggs eggs (at room temperature)

Flour

  • 340 g AP flour

Baking Powder

  • 3 tsp baking powder

Salt

  • ¼ tsp salt

Heavy Cream

  • 200 ml heavy cream

Cocoa Powder

  • 3 TBSP cocoa powder

Butter for greasing

  • extra butter for greasing the baking dish

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C). Grease the pan.
  • Mix butter until fluffy, then add sugar and vanilla, beating for 1 minute.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing 20-30 seconds each.
  • Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Divide batter in half.
  • Mix cocoa and remaining cream into one half. Swirl both batters in the pan and bake for 40 minutes.

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan for best results.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: marble cake