Classic German Marble Cake Recipe

Classic German Marble Cake with rich chocolate and vanilla swirls, moist crumb, and traditional bundt shape. A perfect centerpiece for "Kaffee und Kuchen" or any family gathering.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: European, German

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 50

Cooling: 15

Total Time: 1 25

Servings: slices

Calories: 310kcal

Cost: $6–8

Equipment

Bundt pan 10-cup capacity, greased and floured
Mixing bowls Separate for dry and wet ingredients
Electric mixer Or a wooden spoon for hand mixing
Rubber spatula For gentle folding and scraping
Whisk To dissolve cocoa in hot water
Wire rack For cooling the cake after baking

Ingredients

Vanilla Batter

2 cups all-purpose flour or cake flour for extra tenderness
1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs room temperature
½ cup sour cream key for moisture
¼ cup whole milk
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Chocolate Batter

3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-process preferred
2 tablespoon hot water to dissolve cocoa
1 tablespoon granulated sugar for added richness

For Dusting or Glaze

powdered sugar for dusting
chocolate glaze optional, for extra richness

Instructions

Gently swirl with knife
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy
Add eggs, sour cream, milk, vanilla
Mix dry ingredients separately
Combine wet and dry ingredients
Dissolve cocoa, mix with batter portion
Alternate vanilla and chocolate in pan
Gently swirl with knife
Bake until toothpick comes out with crumbs
Cool in pan then invert on wire rack
Dust with sugar or glaze before serving

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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