Certainly! Here’s a delightful recipe for a Marble Cake that carries with it a story of tradition and love, originating from Germany and passed down through generations. 🍰✨
Marble Cake Recipe
- Name: Marble Cake
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 25 minutes
- Servings: 15 slices
- Calories: 390.9 per serving
- Fat: 14.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 58.5mg
- Sodium: 266.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 59.6g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 31.8g
- Protein: 6g
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Margarine |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 4 cups | Flour |
| 4 tsp | Baking Powder |
| 3/4 cup | Milk |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar (for swirl) |
| 3 tbsp | Milk (for swirl) |
| 1/4 cup | Cocoa Powder |
| 3 cups | Powdered Sugar |
| 3 tbsp | Fresh Lemon Juice |
| 1/4 cup | Water |
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure it’s ready when your cake is prepared.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a foil-lined loaf pan. For this recipe, a 2 1/2″ to 3″ by 15″ loaf pan works wonderfully—long and thin for that perfect cake shape.
- Cream Margarine and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add Vanilla and Eggs: Incorporate the vanilla extract into the creamed mixture. Then, add the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed in before adding the next.
- Alternate Milk and Flour: Gradually add in the milk and flour, a little at a time, ensuring each addition is well combined. Then, fold in the baking powder to complete the batter. You’ll end up with a slightly stiff batter, which is perfect for the texture we’re aiming for.
- Layer the Batter: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. This will be the base for our marble effect.
- Create Chocolate Swirl: In the remaining batter, mix in the cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of milk. Blend everything together until you have a smooth chocolatey mixture.
- Marble the Batter: Now, pour the chocolate batter over the vanilla batter in the loaf pan. To create the marble effect, gently swirl a spatula or knife through the batter, creating beautiful patterns.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This baking time allows the cake to rise beautifully and develop that lovely golden crust.
- Prepare Lemon Icing: Just before the cake is done, prepare a simple lemon icing. Mix together the fresh lemon juice, water, and powdered sugar until you have a smooth, thin icing.
- Drizzle with Icing: Once the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and carefully lift it out of the pan using the foil lining. Leave the foil under the cake for easy cleanup. While the cake is still warm, drizzle the lemon icing over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides in a delightful fashion.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing into generous portions. Each slice reveals a beautiful marble pattern of vanilla and chocolate, with the tangy sweetness of the lemon icing adding the perfect finishing touch.
About the Recipe
This Marble Cake recipe holds a special place in the heart of its creator, inspired by a cherished recipe brought from Germany by their beloved Marichen. Combining the richness of a pound cake with a slightly coarser texture and added moisture, this cake promises a delightful treat for any occasion.
Whether you’re baking for a weeknight dessert, a gathering of friends,
