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    Simple Marble Cake Recipe (Moist)

    Published: Jul 15, 2021 · by Radwa.

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    Super simple Chocolate Marble Cake that is rich, fluffy, and extraordinarily beautiful. It doesn't need any decoration as it has this beautiful marble effect and is made with sour cream, which gives a moist, fluffy and light texture to the loaf cake.

    Simple Marble Cake Recipe

    Marble Cake

    This Chocolate Marble Loaf is an excellent cake to enjoy for breakfast with a cup of coffee, afternoon tea or as a dessert.

    This chocolate marble cake is moist and fluffy, with elegant swirls of vanilla and chocolate, and it has a texture of a rich pound cake.

    My recipe is straightforward, and it stores and freezes so well. The marble effect gives this cake a lovely look, and it will vary each time you make the cake. Just follow the exact instructions to get a perfect result every time.

    Simple Marble Cake Recipe

    Ingredients

    Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    • Sugar: I use caster sugar as it dissolves so quickly. However, you can replace it with granulated sugar if you like.
    • Butter: Make sure to use unsalted & soft butter for this recipe.
    • Eggs: I use 3 large eggs that are at room temperature.
    • Flour: I tested this recipe with all purpose flour.
    • Vanilla extract: It adds a great flavour to the loaf. You may also use vanilla paste for this recipe.
    • Sour cream: It adds a rich flavour to the loaf and also makes the loaf moist and fluffy.
    • Baking soda and baking powder: Adding a mix of baking soda and the baking powder will help the loaf rise and make it fluffier.
    • Cocoa powder: I make sure to use good quality cocoa powder.
    • Light brown sugar: It adds the right amount of sweetness to the dark batter of the loaf.
    moist Marble Cake Recipe

    How To Make This Moist Marble Cake Recipe?

    Add butter and sugar to a mixing bowl and mix.

    One: Grease a 2 lb loaf tin with butter or line with baking parchment. Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F.

    Two: Add butter and caster sugar to a mixing bowl and mix using the electric mixer until soft and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mix.

    Mix in the vanilla soured cream, then stir in the flour.

    Three: Mix in the vanilla soured cream, then stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; mix well until combiner.

    Add alternate spoonfuls of the light and dark batters.

    Four: Pour 2 cups of the butter into a small bowl, add cocoa powder and light brown sugar, mix until combined (forming the darker cake batter).

    Five: Add alternate spoonfuls of the light and chocolate batters until you use all the batters. Use a toothpick to decorate the top and bake for 50-55 minutes.

    Six: Allow the cake to cool down before serving.

    a slice of the marble bread.

    How To Create The Marble Effect In This Loaf?

    There are two methods of adding the batter into the loaf tin. You can choose the best method suited for you.

    1- Using a spoon or dough scoop: I used this method to add alternate spoonfuls of the light and chocolate batters until you use all the batters.

    2- Using piping bags: Using this method, you will divide the batter into two piping bags then pip the batter into the loaf tin, alternating between the dark and light batter.

    Now, the only thing you have to do is to make the swirls. To do so, use a toothpick to create swirls into the batter.

    Chocolate Marble Loaf

    Some Variations

    • You can add orange zest for a fruity flavour. Add the zest right before adding the flour.
    • You may also add some semi-sweet chocolate chips to make it a Chocolate chip loaf.
    • You can top this marble cake with buttercream frosting, peanut butter or almond butter too.
    • Use this batter to make marble cupcakes and change the baking time accordingly.
    • You can use milk, buttermilk or Greek yoghurt for the recipe instead of sour cream.
    Simple Marble Cake Recipe

    Storage

    To store: This marble swirl cake will stay soft and fresh for 2-3 days at room temperature and 5-7 days in the fridge; keep it in a well-sealed container.

    To freeze: Put it in an airtight container and keep it in the freezer for 2-3 months; thaw at room temperature.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I make this chocolate marble cake eggless?

    Yes, just replace the eggs with ¼ cup yoghurt or two small mashed bananas and follow the same recipe. The eggless marble loaf will still be soft and fluffy.

    What type of pan should I use to make this loaf?

    It is best to use a lighter metal pan or a Pullman loaf pan, which would give you a taller loaf.

    Chocolate Marble Loaf

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    Recipe Card

    Chocolate Marble Loaf cake cut into slices.
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    5 from 12 votes

    Simple Marble Cake Recipe

    Super simple Chocolate Marble Cake that is rich, fluffy, and extraordinarily beautiful. It doesn't need any decoration as it has this beautiful marble effect and is made with sour cream, which gives a moist, fluffy and light texture to the loaf cake.
    Course Cake
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 261kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Loaf tin
    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups

    Ingredients

    • 200 g caster sugar
    • 125 g unsalted butter , soft
    • 225 g all purpose flour
    • 3 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 150 ml sour cream
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoon light brown sugar

    Instructions

    • Grease a 2lb loaf tin with butter or line with baking parchment. Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F.
    • Add butter and caster sugar to a mixing bowl and mix using the electric mixer until soft and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mix.
    • Mix in the vanilla soured cream, then stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; mix well until combiner.
    • Pour 2 cups of the butter into a small bowl, add cocoa powder and light brown sugar, mix until combined (forming the darker cake batter). 
    • Add alternate spoonfuls of the light and chocolate batters until you use all the batters. Use a toothpick to decorate the top and bake for 50-55 minutes.
    • Allow the cake to cool down before serving.

    Notes

    Make sure to use good quality butter and cocoa powder for this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Mandy says

      February 20, 2024 at 11:10 pm

      How do I get the normal ingredient amounts?

      Reply
      • Radwa says

        February 21, 2024 at 12:15 am

        All the amounts are in the recipe card at the end of the post.

        Reply
    2. Beth Morgan says

      July 16, 2021 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      This swirl cake looks gorgeous; also, it tastes wonderful.

      Reply
    3. Iris says

      July 16, 2021 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      All my family love this recipe. First, I didn't want to add brown sugar to the cocoa powder, but after I tasted it, let me say it is just perfect.

      Reply
    4. Mandolin says

      July 15, 2021 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      Economical cake recipe. I love it! Thanks for sharing it.

      Reply
    5. Lilly says

      July 15, 2021 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      The best loaf cake recipe ever, it is my favourite breakfast cake with a cup of coffee.

      Reply
    5 from 12 votes (8 ratings without comment)

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