Marble cake
Nutrition per serving
Marble cake: its pretty vanilla and chocolate swirls and soft crumb make it children’s favourite teatime treat. Homemade, it is less sweet and more tender than shop-bought versions.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 40 min | Serves: 8 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, using the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, whole items) use average weights. 217 kcal · 5 g protein · 26 g carbohydrate · 10 g fat
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 150 g plain flour
- 90 g caster sugar
- 1 pot yoghurt
- 4 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 sachet baking powder
Method
- Whisk the eggs, sugar, yoghurt and oil, then add the flour and baking powder.
- Divide the batter in two and stir the cocoa into one half.
- Pour the two batters alternately into a loaf tin.
- Swirl with a knife and bake for 40 minutes at 170 °C.
Nutritional benefits
Lightened with yoghurt rather than butter, this marble cake is more sensible than a classic pound cake. Unsweetened cocoa gives the chocolate flavour with little sugar. A homemade teatime treat without additives, perfect for children.
Variations and swaps
- Chocolate and hazelnut marble cake.
- Semi-wholemeal flour.
- With chocolate chips.
- Dark chocolate icing.
Storage and making ahead
Keeps for 5 days wrapped and freezes well; stays moist for several days.
💡 Good to know
For a lovely marbled effect, pour the two batters in alternating layers, then simply run a knife through in a zigzag: do not mix too much, or the colours merge.
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The foods in this recipe: eggs · flour · sugar · yoghurt · oil.
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