German Marble Pound Cake Recipe – Oma's Marmorkuchen (2024)

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Thisfavorite marble pound cakerecipe, aka Marmorkuchen, has been in our family for years.It's actually one of the very firstGerman cake recipes I made when I was married.

Since then, it's one myhubby asks for when I ask what he'd like me to make. Our boys 'loved' the chocolate part.Because of that, I would often make two-thirds of the cake chocolate by doubling the chocolate quantity.

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This became mybest cake recipefor a traditional German "pound" cake, either as a marble or completely chocolate for my boys (see below). It's easy to make and ALWAYS turns out!

I usually don't 'marble' it too much with the knife. Our family loves having big areas of chocolate separate from the vanilla parts. You choose how much you want to marble it.

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Substitute Cocoa for Chocolate ...

Above is the original marble cake with a texture similar to that of a pound cake. You, too, can experiment with how much chocolate you want.

I frequently used to substitute cocoa for the chocolate squares. When doing so, for every ounce of chocolate replace it with 3 tablespoons cocoa and 1tablespoonsbutter. For ⅓ amount of chocolate batter, that means 9 tablespoons cocoa and 3 tablespoons butter. If you use the cocoa, just add it to the remaining batter instead of the melted chocolate. You may need to add a bit of liquid (a bit of brewed coffee works great) to get the batter the same consistency of the vanilla one.

Therefore, to make the whole cake chocolate, I'd add 18 tablespoons cocoa and 9 tablespoons butter. Yummy!

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Oma says:

There were times when the boys were young, that they also asked for a pure chocolate marble cake - that meant, only chocolate! So I asked if that meant they wanted a chocolate cake.

"No," they'd respond. They wanted a "chocolate marble cake with only chocolate!"

I now understand what they really wanted. Not a chocolate cake "texture" but a "pound cake texture."

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German Marble Pound Cake Recipe – Oma's Marmorkuchen

This favorite marble pound cake recipe, aka Marmorkuchen, has been in our family for years. It's actually one of the very first German cake recipes I made when I was married.

Our boys 'loved' the chocolate part. Because of that, I would often make two-thirds of the cake chocolate by doubling the chocolate quantity.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Bake Time

65 minutes

Total Time

85 minutes

Servings:

Makes 12 - 16 servings

Ingredients:

  • 3 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • ¾ cup butter, room temperature
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2½ cups flour, all-purpose
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
  2. Combine chocolate and ¼ cup milk in small saucepan. Over low heat, stir until chocolate melts. Let cool.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until creamy in large mixer bowl.
  4. Add almond extract and eggs, beating until well mixed.
  5. Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Stir flour mixture into sugar mixer, alternately with 1 cup milk.
  7. Pour ⅔ of batter into Bundt pan.
  8. Add cooled chocolate mixture to remaining batter. Mix well.
  9. Spoon chocolate batter over plain batter in pan.
  10. Swirl a knife through batters to marble. Smooth top.
  11. Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  12. Cool in pan on wire rack about 10 minutes.
  13. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
  14. To serve, place cooled cake top side down on cake plate and dust with icing sugar if desired.

Notes/Hints:

  • Use rum or vanilla instead of almond extract
  • Drizzle with chocolate glaze
  • If you love the chocolate part, I love this vegan chocolate cake that so reminds me of this marble cake's chocolate part.

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By Oma Gerhild Fulson


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This favorite marble pound cake recipe has been in our family for years. It's a traditional German cake that's easy to make. It's one of hundreds of my recipes to choose from.


Ingredients: chocolate,milk,butter,sugar,almond extract,eggs,all-purpose flour,baking powder,salt,

For the full recipe, scroll up ...

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FAQs

Why is it called Elvis Presley pound cake? ›

Elvis favored classic southern sweets for dessert, and one favorite happened to be pound cake. Not just any pound cake but a particular one. The Sterns say pound cake for Elvis meant a cake baked by his childhood friend, Janelle McComb.

What makes a pound cake more dense? ›

The Eggs: Pound cakes require a lot of eggs to create that dense texture. Some folks say that you shouldn't use fresh eggs in pound cakes because they don't mix into the batter as easily and can result in overmixing. I've always used my chicken's fresh eggs for pound cakes and it comes out fantastic, so who knows!

What is marble pound cake made of? ›

Marble Pound Cake is traditionally chocolate and vanilla cake batter swirled together in a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan. This version doesn't contain butter, but has oil instead, which creates a really moist dense and delicious pound cake.

What makes a pound cake not rise? ›

Tap the sides to eliminate any excess powder. With some desserts, you can get away with using exclusively nonstick spray on the pan, but that isn't the case here. Pound cakes need that thin layer of flour to rise because if it's too greasy, it doesn't spring up.

Why is it called funeral cake? ›

The tradition can be traced back to the seed-loaded funeral cakes of northern Europe, which had more in common with cookies and were more about utilitarian nourishment than soul comfort. Today in Texas, showing up with a massive chewy chocolate sheet cake remains proper form for attending a funeral.

What is Elvis Presley's favorite dessert? ›

Elvis Presley's Favorite Whipping Cream Pound Cake.

Is it better to bake pound cake at 325 or 350? ›

A steady 325-350 degrees is ideal when it comes to baking pound cake. Position the pan in the middle of the oven, and rotate it once, halfway through the baking time, as it bakes to account for any hot spots.

Can you overbeat a pound cake? ›

Be careful not to overbeat the butter-sugar mixture, especially on a hot day — you could rupture the air cells and cause the batter to be heavy.

Why did my pound cake turn brown inside? ›

Maillard reaction: The Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction that occurs between amino acids and reducing sugars when exposed to heat. It leads to browning and the development of complex flavors. As a cake bakes, the Maillard reaction can occur in the interior, resulting in the brown color.

What is another name for marble cake? ›

A Marble cake, or a Gâteau Marbré as we say in French, is a popular cake characterized by its marble appearance, that we achieve by swirling together two different batters.

Does Walmart make marble cake? ›

Walmart Bakery 1/4 Marble Cake W/white Whipped Icing. Perfect base for creative customizable cakes.

Did Nothing Bundt Cakes get rid of marble cake? ›

Nothing Bundt Cake, a renowned bakery chain, has discontinued their marble flavored bundt cakes. This unique flavor was a beloved choice among the customers for its distinct taste and texture. The discontinuation has left many fans of this flavor disappointed and longing for its return.

What is the sad streak in pound cake? ›

There are several possible causes for what is called a sad streak in a pound cake. One is that there wasn't enough stirring in the early stages of preparing the batter. The other is that the cake needs to 'set' the crumb when you first remove it from the oven.

Should I sift flour for pound cake? ›

Incorporating flour

Make sure the flour is sifted before you add it to the cake. It's even better if you can sift it AGAIN when you're adding it to the cake, but that's not necessary.

How long do you let a pound cake cool before removing from pan? ›

How long do you leave pound cake in the pan? When it's done baking, let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes: no more, no less. It's enough time for the cake to firm up some after baking so that it doesn't fall apart, but not so much time that the cake gets stuck to the pan.

What food is named after Elvis? ›

The peanut butter and banana sandwich (PB&B), or peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich (PB,B&B), sometimes referred to as an Elvis sandwich, the Velvet Elvis, or simply the Elvis, is a sandwich with toasted bread, peanut butter, sliced or mashed banana, and occasionally bacon.

What is the origin of the pound cake? ›

History. It is believed that the pound cake is of northern European origin and dates back to the early 18th century. A recipe for pound cake appears in The Art of Cookery by Hannah Glasse, published in 1747. The first U.S. cookbook, American Cookery, published in 1796, has a recipe for pound cake.

What is another name for Elvis cake? ›

Elvis Presley Cake also know as Jailhouse Rock Cake is a family favorite. So simple and easy to make. Elvis Presley Cake is a scrumptious cake that is always requested for holidays and parties .

What is a pound cake in slang? ›

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