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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
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Is there anything I can substitute eggs for but at the same time dont want to compromise with the softness
You need eggs to make marble cake.
Hey rasa malaysia !
thank you a lot for giving/providing us a delicious recipes!
marble cake is my favorite cake i prefer more! and am a new finalist studied culinary arts.
my family is very interested with marble cake that i made last.
Awesome thanks for trying.
How much is 7 ounces of flour in cups?
How much is 7 ounces of sugar in cups?
7/8 cup – 7 oz
Hi
I have a question , can I use salted butter in place of unsalted?
Yes you can. Just skip salt in recipe.
I’m making this now in an 8×8 pan. Not sure how long it’s going to need to bake. I set the timer for 20 minutes and I’m watching it. Will take advice and put a tinfoil tent over it. The batter is amazing already. I used Greek yogurt ? instead of milk.
Sounds good, it will take 40-50 minutes but yes please cover with foil once the top is set. This marble cake is SO delicious!
This cake disappeared at work and even my fussy father loves it.
Yes this is the best marble cake recipe ever!
Have tried and my family is simply loving it. Wells like to check if i can i double up the recipe to make a bigger cake?
Yes.
I just made this cake yesterday evening, it was over by today morning. I was yum till the last crumb. So moist and buttery. Wonderful recipe. Thanks
Thanks for trying my marble cake recipe.
This is a brilliant recipe, made this for my sister as she requested a marble cake. She doesn’t really like cake that much, but she absolutely loved this! Really easy recipe, works like a charm! :)
Hi, I just tried this recipe with my daughters here in Lagos Nigeria ?? and it was absolutely amazing!!!
Yes, this is the best marble cake recipe ever!
Hi. Will make this weekend. May I ask what do you consider a standard rectangle pan (9 x 13)?
9×9 inch or 8×8 inch.
I am making this cake now and it looks amazing already.