For an extra moist cake, brush the cooled cake with a simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves. Ensure your ingredients, especially the butter and eggs, are at room temperature for a smoother, more evenly textured batter. Dusting the pan with flour after greasing it helps the cake release cleanly. If the cake starts to brown too quickly in the oven, tent it loosely with foil.
Marmorkuchen (German Marble Cake)
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS10
A timeless classic, this German Marble Cake swirls together the comforting flavors of vanilla and rich chocolate in a beautiful, marbled pattern. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a delightful afternoon treat, it's a cake that brings joy to every slice.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate42 g
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Cholesterol81 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat9 g
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Sodium176 mg
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Sugar16 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a large Kugelhopf or Bundt cake pan. (5 minutes)
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StepIn a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (7 minutes)
03
StepBeat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Continue beating for 5 minutes until the batter is light and airy. (10 minutes)
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StepIn a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. (3 minutes)
05
StepGradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Stir in the dark rum and lemon zest. (8 minutes)
06
StepDivide the batter into two bowls, keeping 2/3 of the batter in the first bowl. (2 minutes)
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StepIn the second bowl, stir in the cocoa powder until the batter is evenly colored and smooth. (3 minutes)
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StepPour the vanilla batter into the prepared cake pan, followed by the chocolate batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together, creating a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
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StepBake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (55 minutes)
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StepLet the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)
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Milton Marquardt
Jul 1, 2025I've made this cake twice now, and it's always a hit. The hint of rum and lemon zest adds a lovely flavor.
Delfina Huel
Jun 28, 2025This recipe is fantastic! The cake came out so moist and the marble effect was beautiful. My family loved it!
Reid Sporer
Jun 22, 2025Easy to follow instructions and a delicious result. I did find it took slightly longer to bake in my oven, but it was worth the wait.