German Marble Cake Recipe

Name: German Marble Cake
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 4 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons dark rum

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons dark rum

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 10 inch tube pan.
2
In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the milk and almond extract.
3
In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Turn half of the batter into another bowl and stir in the cocoa and rum.
4
Layer the light and dark batters by large spoonfuls and then swirl slightly with a knife.
5
Bake the cake in at 350 degree F (175 degree C) for about 70 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool. Makes about 14 to 16 servings.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 4 eggs, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, German Marble Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

German Marble Cake

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