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This homemade Marble Cake is so moist and and buttery. Easy marble cake recipe with deep chocolate flavors. Every bite is chocolatey and sweet. 5 stars.
Marble Cake Recipe From Scratch
Marble cake is one of my favorite cakes.
It is a rich, moist and buttery cake with chocolate swirls. Every bite is chocolatey, sweet and decadent.
It is great with a cup of coffee or tea and I enjoy it whenever I need a quick sweet bite.
This is the easiest and the best marble cake recipe step by step, adapted from my butter cake recipe. The taste is 5 stars!
How To Make Marble Cake
In this recipe, you will learn how to make the cake mix with the following ingredients:
- Unsalted butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Milk
- Cocoa powder
Mix the cocoa powder to make the chocolate batter. Follow the steps in the recipe card and learn the techniques on how to create the marble effect in the cake.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
Marble Cake Without Chocolate
You can use chocolate in the cake but I prefer to use cocoa powder because it’s easier.
Cocoa powder doesn’t compromise the taste.
This recipe is guaranteed to yield a cake that is rich, buttery with deep chocolate flavors.
Baking Tips
For the best results, please follow the tried and tested tips below:
- Grease the cake pan generously with butter.
- Regardless of the size of pan used, double and stack two pans together before baking. This will make sure that the cake doesn’t have a thick brown crust and have a softer texture.
- Cover the top of the cake at 20 minutes mark in the oven. This will make sure that the top of the cake is not too brown.
- Let cool the cake on wire rack for 30 minutes before removing from the pan. This will ensure that the bottom of the cake doesn’t stick to the pan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. Sour cream makes marble cake extra moist. Substitute milk in the recipe with the same amount of sour cream (4 tablespoons).
I baked the cake with mini loaf pans because I love small packages. The batter makes three mini loaves. You can also use regular loaf pan (9×5 inch) or standard rectangle cake pan measuring 9×9-inch or 8×8-inch.
This recipe is only 310 calories per serving.
What To Serve With This Recipe
Serve the cake with coffee or tea. For an afternoon tea party, I recommend the following recipes.
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Marble Cake
Ingredients
- 7 oz. (200g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (225 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 7 oz. (200g) sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a pan with butter. Mix the flour and baking powder together, then sift. Add the salt and mix well. Set aside.
- Use an electronic hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter and sugar until well combined and pale yellow in color. Add the first egg and beat well after each egg addition until creamy. Scrape down the sides, then add the vanilla extract. Fold the flour into the mixture and mix well. Add the milk.
- Divide the batter into two portions. Stir the cocoa powder into one portion and mix well. Transfer the plain batter into the greased baking pan and shake it lightly to distribute it evenly.
- Pour the cocoa batter into the middle of the baking pan and lightly swirl it with a butter knife. I usually make an "S" shape with the knife a few times. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 40 minutes. If the top browns too quickly before the cake is set, cover it with aluminum foil at the 20-minute mark to prevent it from becoming too brown and crusty.
- Insert a cake tester into the center of the cake to check for doneness. If the middle is still wet, bake for a little longer. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan, slice, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi, may I know which round pan size is suitable for this recipe?
Thank you
8-inch or 9-inch is fine.
Hi Bee I already try your butter cake was delicious,can I ask you if I replace Cocoa Powder with any unsweet or chocolate syrup do you think work ?
Please don’t change any ingredients.
Hi Bee,
Can I use 2% milk instead of whole milk?
Yes.
Can I use a bundt cake pan for this? I wouldn’t have a second to double it. Also, what would you recomment for baking time?
Yes you can. It should be able the same time. Just use a cake tester to test.
Can I use for cupcakes?
Yes.
Hi if I use one regular loaf pan, do I need to double the pan? You mention to double so outside doesn’t get too brown. I don’t have ones that stack can I cover outside as well with tin foil?
It’s fine. You don’t have to do anything.
Can I use plain yogurt instead of milk?
Yes.
Hai Bee,
Can I use compound chocolate instead of cocoa powder? Will the measurement be the same for 2tbs of compound chocolate?
I think so.
Hi,
I baked the marble cake on monday and it turned out delicious moist& soft. I used self raising flour and 3/ 4 tsp of baking powder.all ok but there was a slight sink in the middle. I could notice that vry slight one.why is it like that. Pls advice. Thanks.
Please don’t change the ingredients. I am not sure why.
Hi it is okay if i use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes you can and just skip salt.
Hi Bee, tried your marble cake recipe (with some modifications), and it turned out great! Family finished the whole cake in 2 seatings… :)
– Cut unsalted butter from 225g to 200g
– Cut sugar to 130g (caster sugar), and added 30g of granulated Stevia
Was just wondering, if I want to make a matcha marble cake, what would you think a suitable substitution may be? Would it be possible to do so by replacing the cocoa powder by matcha powder? Thank you!
Hi Tammy, sure, matcha powder should be fine!!