How to Make Marmorkuchen (German Marble Cake) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you are a fan of classic European baking, then Marmorkuchen, or German marble cake, is a must-try recipe. This delicious and visually stunning cake is a staple in German households and is often served with a cup of coffee or tea as an afternoon treat. The name "marble cake" comes from the distinct marbled appearance of the cake, created by swirling together two different-colored batters.

Marmorkuchen is a traditional recipe that has been passed down through generations in German famili...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅛ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 1 medium lemon, zested
  • 2 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large Kugelhopf or Bundt® cake pan with butter.
  • Beat butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and creamy. Slowly add sugar and vanilla sugar while beating constantly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat for 5 minutes until batter is light and fluffy.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl. Gradually mix flour mixture into the cake batter, alternating with the milk. Add rum and lemon zest. Pour 2/3 of the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Stir cocoa powder into the remaining batter until fully incorporated. Pour chocolate batter over the vanilla batter in the pan. Gently move a knife up and down through the batter in circular movements to create a marbled effect.
  • Bake cake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool slightly in the pan. Remove and place on a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 176mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 114mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 88mg