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German Marble Cake

A traditional buttery German marble cake featuring beautiful chocolate and vanilla swirls baked in a classic Bundt pan.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp milk for chocolate batter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Bundt pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing gently.
  6. Divide batter and mix cocoa with a portion to create chocolate batter.
  7. Layer vanilla and chocolate batters in the pan and swirl gently.
  8. Bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Notes

Do not over-swirl to maintain defined marble pattern.