💡 At a Glance
- •The Cake: A super moist classic featuring layers of sweet vanilla and rich chocolate batter swirled to perfection.
- •Prep & Bake Time: Quick batter prep in your Thermomix®, followed by just under an hour of baking time.
- •The Secret: Whipped egg whites make it extra soft and fluffy, while a simple fork creates that gorgeous marble pattern.
Marble cake is an absolute classic that nobody can resist!
With its insanely moist crumb and beautiful swirls of rich chocolate and vanilla, this cake is pure deliciousness in every bite.
In this quick and easy recipe with simple step-by-step instructions, I’ll show you just how effortless it is to whip up an incredible homemade Marble Cake right in your Thermomix®.
Why You’ll Love This Marble Cake:
- A timeless classic that kids and adults alike will absolutely adore.
- Super delicious and surprisingly budget-friendly to make from scratch.
- A traditional favorite that belongs on every dessert table.
- Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or a cozy weekend treat.
- Super versatile—enjoy it as an after-dinner dessert or alongside your afternoon coffee.
- Tastes just as amazing (if not better!) the next day 🙂
My Top Tips for the Best Marble Cake
For the best texture and results, make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking.
I recommend sifting both the flour and cocoa powder first—this keeps your batter completely lump-free and silky smooth!
Make sure to stick to the mixing times listed in the recipe for the absolute best texture.
Bake the cake at the exact recommended temperature to get perfect results every time.
Can I make this cake ahead of time and store it?
Absolutely! Marble cake is super easy to make ahead of time and store for later.
To keep it ultra-moist and fresh, just pop it into an airtight container and store it in the fridge.
This will keep it rich, tender, and delicious for several days!
Can you freeze marble cake?
Yes, it freezes beautifully! Just wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap or place it in a freezer-safe, airtight container.
It will stay fresh in the freezer for about 2 to 3 months.
When you’re ready to serve, simply let it thaw on the counter at room temperature.
Marble Cake FAQs
What You’ll Need to Make Marble Cake
- For the batter (yields about 12 slices):
- 5 medium eggs (room temperature)
- 250 g butter, cubed
- 125 g + 100 g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 1 packet baking powder (approx. 1 tbsp)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
For Topping:
Powdered sugar or 100 g melted chocolate for the glaze
Note: You’ll find the exact measurements and step-by-step instructions further down in the recipe card.
How to Make Classic Marble Cake
Instructions:
Pro Tip: Measure out all your ingredients before you get started!
Grease a loaf pan (about 10 x 4 inches) or line it with parchment paper.
Pro Tip: Wet your parchment paper with warm water and wring it out! It makes it super pliable so it fits perfectly into the pan without slipping around.
Insert the butterfly whisk into the mixing bowl.
Separate the eggs and add the egg whites and a pinch of salt to the mixing bowl. Set to 5 min / speed 3.5.
After about 1 minute, slowly stream 100g of sugar through the hole in the lid.
Transfer the whipped egg whites to a separate bowl and give the mixing bowl a quick rinse. (Remove the butterfly whisk.)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Add the cubed butter to the mixing bowl and beat for 1 min / speed 4 until creamy.
Add 125g sugar and the vanilla sugar, then mix for 45 sec / speed 5.
Set to 1.5 min / speed 5 and gradually add the egg yolks through the hole in the lid. Use your spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Mix the flour and baking powder together, then sift into the mixing bowl. Fold together for 15 sec / speed 5.
Transfer the batter to a large mixing bowl, add the whipped egg whites, and gently fold them in using a spatula.
Pour roughly 2/3 of the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
Mix the unsweetened cocoa powder into the remaining 1/3 of the batter.
Spoon the chocolate batter right on top of the plain batter.
To get that gorgeous classic marble swirl, take a large fork and gently swirl it through the batter in a spiral motion from one end of the pan to the other.
Smooth out the top one last time.
Bake the marble cake on the wire rack in the lower third of your oven for 50–60 minutes.
Baker’s Note: Mine was done right at 50 minutes, but since every oven bakes a little differently, I recommend doing a toothpick test near the end. Just insert a toothpick into the center of the cake—if it comes out clean, your cake is ready! If there’s still wet batter clinging to it, give it a few more minutes.
Let the cake cool completely after baking. Then, remove it from the pan and dust it with powdered sugar or coat it with melted chocolate.
Enjoy!
Note: You’ll find the full ingredient quantities and step-by-step instructions down below in the recipe card.
The listed prep and bake times are an average estimate.
Alright, now go have fun baking and enjoy every delicious bite!
If you loved this quick marble cake recipe, you might also like my easy and delicious chocolate cake recipe! 🙂
Happy baking,
Christoph
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Classic Marble Cake
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Zutaten
- Batter makes about 12 slices:
- 5 Eggs medium (room temperature)
- 250 g Butter cubed
- 125 g + 100 g sugar
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar
- 200 g All-purpose flour
- 1 packet Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 tsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
Topping:
- Powdered sugar or 100 g melted chocolate for drizzling
Zubereitung
- Grease a loaf pan (approx. 27 cm x 11 cm x 8 cm) or line it with parchment paper.
- Insert the butterfly whisk attachment into the mixing bowl.
- Separate the eggs and add the egg whites along with a pinch of salt to the mixing bowl. Set to 5 min / Speed 3.5.
- After about 1 minute, slowly sprinkle 100 g of sugar through the hole in the lid.
- Transfer the whipped egg whites to a separate bowl and give the mixing bowl a quick rinse. (Remove the butterfly whisk.)
- Preheat your oven to 180 °C (conventional top/bottom heat).
- Add the cubed butter to the mixing bowl and beat for 1 min / Speed 4 until creamy and fluffy.
- Add 125 g sugar and the vanilla sugar, then mix for 45 sec / Speed 5.
- Set to 1.5 min / Speed 5 and gradually drop the egg yolks through the lid opening. Use the spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Combine the flour and baking powder, then sift into the mixing bowl. Fold together for 15 sec / Speed 5.
- Transfer the batter into a large mixing bowl, add the whipped egg whites, and gently fold them in using a rubber spatula.
- Pour a generous 2/3 of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Mix the cocoa powder into the remaining third of the batter.
- Spoon the chocolate batter right on top of the plain batter.
- To create that classic marble swirl, draw a large dinner fork through both layers of batter in a spiral pattern from one end of the pan to the other.
- Gently smooth the surface of the cake once more.
- Bake the marble cake on the wire rack in the lower third of your oven for 50–60 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely after baking. Remove from the pan and dust with powdered sugar or coat with melted chocolate.
Classic Marble Cake
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Zutaten
- Batter makes about 12 slices:
- 5 Eggs medium (room temperature)
- 250 g Butter cubed
- 125 g + 100 g sugar
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar
- 200 g All-purpose flour
- 1 packet Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 tsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
Topping:
- Powdered sugar or 100 g melted chocolate for drizzling
Zubereitung
- Grease a loaf pan (approx. 27 cm x 11 cm x 8 cm) or line it with parchment paper.
- Insert the butterfly whisk attachment into the mixing bowl.
- Separate the eggs and add the egg whites along with a pinch of salt to the mixing bowl. Set to 5 min / Speed 3.5.
- After about 1 minute, slowly sprinkle 100 g of sugar through the hole in the lid.
- Transfer the whipped egg whites to a separate bowl and give the mixing bowl a quick rinse. (Remove the butterfly whisk.)
- Preheat your oven to 180 °C (conventional top/bottom heat).
- Add the cubed butter to the mixing bowl and beat for 1 min / Speed 4 until creamy and fluffy.
- Add 125 g sugar and the vanilla sugar, then mix for 45 sec / Speed 5.
- Set to 1.5 min / Speed 5 and gradually drop the egg yolks through the lid opening. Use the spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Combine the flour and baking powder, then sift into the mixing bowl. Fold together for 15 sec / Speed 5.
- Transfer the batter into a large mixing bowl, add the whipped egg whites, and gently fold them in using a rubber spatula.
- Pour a generous 2/3 of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Mix the cocoa powder into the remaining third of the batter.
- Spoon the chocolate batter right on top of the plain batter.
- To create that classic marble swirl, draw a large dinner fork through both layers of batter in a spiral pattern from one end of the pan to the other.
- Gently smooth the surface of the cake once more.
- Bake the marble cake on the wire rack in the lower third of your oven for 50–60 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely after baking. Remove from the pan and dust with powdered sugar or coat with melted chocolate.
