How to make the perfect Marble Cake (Marmorkuchen)?

Ah, the perfect marble cake! Now we're talking about a dessert that's both visually stunning and delectably delicious. But before we dive into the recipe, let me tell you a little joke about marble cakes. Why did the marble cake break up with the sponge cake? Because it was tired of always being a little dense.

Okay, now let's get to business. To make the perfect marble cake, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 200g granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted
  • 100ml whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

And here's what you need to do:

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 22 cm (9-inch) round cake tin.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Add in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and whole milk. Mix until well combined.

  4. Sift in the flour and baking powder and gently fold the mixture until just combined.

  5. Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls. In one bowl, mix in the cocoa powder until well combined.

  6. Spoon alternate spoonfuls of the plain batter and cocoa batter into the cake tin, swirling the two together to create a marbled effect.

  7. Place the tin in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

  8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. Once cooled, you can serve the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.

And there you have it, the perfect marble cake! With its creamy texture and rich, chocolatey flavor, this dessert is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. And who knows, it might even become your new go-to cake recipe!