Marble Cake
6 servings
60 minutes
Marble cake is a refined dessert of European cuisine that captivates with its tenderness and visual elegance. Its roots trace back to traditional family recipes where each hostess aimed to add a special touch to the baking. The characteristic marble texture is achieved by mixing vanilla and chocolate batter, creating a mesmerizing pattern. This cake offers a pleasant contrast of flavors — creamy softness harmonizes with the rich bitterness of cocoa, complemented by subtle notes of rum and the freshness of lemon zest. Raisins add delicate sweetness and softness. The cake is served as an independent treat with tea or coffee and can also serve as a base for festive cakes. It is ideal for cozy family evenings and formal events.
1
Beat the margarine and sugar into a white foam. Continue beating and gradually add the eggs.
- Butter: 250 g
- Sugar: 250 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
2
Mix the flour with the baking powder.
- Wheat flour: 500 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 100 g
3
Add milk, rum, lemon zest, and raisins.
- Milk: 125 ml
- Rum: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon zest: 100 g
- Raisins: to taste
4
Divide the dough in half.
5
Add cocoa with 2 tablespoons of milk to one part.
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
- Milk: 125 ml
6
In a greased pan, first layer the light batter, then the dark one, and place it in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 55 minutes.
