Authentic German Marble Cake Recipe with Chocolate Glaze

Oh yes 😍 — classic, tender, and beautifully swirled. Here’s a traditional German Marble Cake recipe with a glossy chocolate glaze.

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Authentic German Marble Cake (Marmorkuchen)

Serves 8–10

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup (200 g) sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ cup (120 ml) milk

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

For the chocolate glaze:

• ½ cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 2 tbsp butter

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How to make it

1. Preheat oven

• 350°F (175°C)

• Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or Bundt pan

2. Make the batter

1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy

2. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla

3. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl

4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour

3. Create the marble effect

1. Scoop about ⅓ of the batter into a small bowl

2. Stir in cocoa powder until smooth

3. Pour half the plain batter into the pan, then half the chocolate batter

4. Repeat with remaining batter

5. Swirl gently with a knife or skewer — don’t overmix

4. Bake

• Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

• Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack

5. Make the chocolate glaze

1. Melt chocolate and butter together in a small saucepan or microwave, stirring until smooth

2. Pour over cooled cake and let set

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Tips for authentic flavor

• Use real butter for richness

• Lightly toast the pan with a bit of sugar for a caramelized crust

• For a tender crumb, don’t overmix batter after adding flour

• Optional: sprinkle chopped almonds on top before glaze sets

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If you want, I can also make a “classic German marble cake with a coffee-chocolate twist” or a mini loaf version perfect for gifts or breakfast slices.