There are many variations of marble cake recipes out there – many I’ve known to be be dense, buttery and greasy. I love this kind of cakes but I often stop myself after a slice as it’s just too heavy and oily. But this, this is definitely waist-line dangerous as it’s so light and tender that I can eat a whole load of them at one go.
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The lightness and tenderness of these mini cakes come from the method of making them. Instead of the traditional creaming the butter and sugar first then adding the eggs, the eggs and sugar are first beaten until light and pale, then melted butter is added. A larger than usual quantity of milk (125 ml; 1/2 cup) is also added, which makes the batter more liquid than the usual marble cake batter. I guess this was what gave the cakes such a light and tender texture.
The original recipe comes from Cake Keeper Cakes (again!) and it was meant to be a Zebra Cake, but since mine looks nowhere like a zebra (I think my muffin tin is too small), I decided to just call them marble cakes, heh. These cakes make delicious breakfast-to-go and afternoon tea-time (or coffee-time) snacks. Just be careful not to be addicted and over-eat – don’t say I didn’t warn you!
But just before I go into the step-by-step photos and recipe, I want to give some love and thanks to Teah from Rated Delicious for nominating me this award. Do hop over to her blog and give her some love – you’ll find tried and tested (at least twice!) recipes with step-by-step photos on her blog, yummy! Thank you Teah for the nomination!
As part of the rules, here are 10 (5 as I can only think of this many) things about me (not sure if you’d find them interesting… oops!)
- I’m currently living with my husband overseas and am enjoying my life (very much) as a stay-at-home-wife (haha!)
- I finally have a large oven! Back in Singapore, the oven that I was using, at maximum, could only fit a 9-inch pan (the reason why I hate baking cookies).
- When I shop for apparels, I’m usually very decisive; but when I’m shopping for bakeware / cookware / groceries – why are there so many choices and which one should I get?! Should I get one, or two, or all?! (You know what I mean…)
- I love large dog breeds, but I probably will never be able to keep one as I’ll be staying in an apartment in the future. (In Singapore, we are only allowed to keep certain small dog breeds in apartments.)
- I have a major dislike for cafés in Singapore as I felt that the food are overpriced and not tasty. I’ll only go there for the occasional coffee or I’m meeting up with friends, and I’d rather spend the money on hawker food.
I’m nominating this award to blogger friends that I’ve not nominated before, do hop over to their blogs and say hi! For those nominated, you don’t have to follow the rules, just hoping that you can pass on the love!
May from 厨苑食谱 (Chinese)
Cheryl from Baking TaiTai
Jean from Bento Days
Dave from Dave Bakes
Dedy from Dentist vs Chef
Mir from Just About Baked
TT from Kirstyntt (Chinese)
Karen from Luvswesavory
Charmaine from Mimi Bakery House
Nasifriet from Nasifriet
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| 1) Whisk flour, baking power and salt together in a small bowl. | 2) Whisk cocoa and hot water in another small bowl. |
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| 3) Combine eggs and sugar together in a mixing bowl. | 4) Beat with an electric mixer until thick and pale. |
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| 5) Beat in milk. | 6) And butter, and vanilla. |
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| 7) Sift in half of the dry ingredients and fold. | 8) Sift in remaining dry ingredients and fold. |
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| 9) Here's the plain batter! | 10) Scoop some plain batter and mix with the cocoa paste. |
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| 11) Drop alternate spoonfuls of batter into muffin tins. | 12) Then bake until the mini cakes are done! |
Mini Marble Cakes
INGREDIENTS
- 125 grams all-purpose flour, 1 cup
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 75 grams caster sugar, 1/3 cup
- 125 ml milk, at room temperature (1/2 cup)
- 115 grams unsalted butter, melted (1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 175C / 350F. Line muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and hot water. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture is thick and pale. Turn down the mixer on low speed and beat in milk, butter and vanilla.
- Sift in the flour mixture in two batches and fold in gently. Scoop 1/3 of the batter (about 1 cup) into the cocoa paste and mix well.
- Drop alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter (in the ratio of 2:1, i.e. 2 spoonfuls of vanilla followed by 1 spoonful of chocolate) into the paper liners. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the mini cakes cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container. If weather is hot, store the mini cakes in the refrigerator.
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Nagi@RecipeTinEats says
Your swirls look great! Look how adorable these mini marble cakes are!
Doreen/mui says
Hi Jasline,
These are such lovely cupcakes. I always love your bakes. You always bake out such nice and neat cakes!
Love your pretty profile pic too ..you are awesome!
mui
Jasline N. says
Awww you are so sweet! Thank you Doreen!
Liz Berg says
Your swirls look perfect! I DO see some zebra stripes 🙂
Jasline N. says
Thank you Liz! I only wish the zebra stripes are more obvious!
SavoringTime IntheKitchen says
Perfect swirls of marble! They are almost too pretty to eat…but I would 🙂
Jasline N. says
Thank you for the compliments Susan, I’d much prefer you eat them!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Jasline, these little marble cuties look way too adorable. The marble effect is just perfect.
Jasline N. says
Thanks Angie! You are too sweet!
Nasifriet @ By the way... says
Hi Jasline, very strange… I thought I have submitted my comment yesterday. Looks like it didn’t get through . Anyway, I wanted you to know that your LOVE is well received with LOTS of thanks!!! Mwah!!! Love your mini marble cup cakes and the easy steps. I’m sold! Bookmarked!
Jasline N. says
Hi Nasifriet, I think your comment didn’t send through as I didn’t spot it in spam either. But glad you are here and have received the love. Hope this cake will appear on your blog one day!
tt says
其實我和妳一樣，有「烘培廚具選擇困難症」，哈！謝謝妳的推薦，真的有點受寵若驚了！難得我那破房子還有人喜歡，倒有點慚愧了，呵呵。真羨慕妳這般可以全心待在廚房裡玩味的閒雅生活哪（努力嚮往中）！妳這小蛋糕和妳一樣，依舊可愛迷人。*^^*
tt @ 卒女。羽亭
Jasline N. says
哎哟，哪里会破了,我很喜欢你拍的照片哦！我很庆幸有这个机会休息并做我喜欢的事（把厨房弄乱哈哈），希望有那一天你也能加入呢！谢谢你的赞美，祝你有个愉快的周末！
Karen (Luvswesavory) says
Jasline dear,
Yea received your ♡ … thank you for the nomination.
Love the nice marble swirling of your yummy-licious mini marble cakes.
Have a sweet and lovely weekend ^-^!
Jasline N. says
TGIF Karen! You are welcome, glad you have received the love. Have an awesome weekend too!
May Law says
Hi Jasline，
谢谢你颁这奖项给我， 收到你那满满的爱咯！
虽然是吃过了午餐， 但是看到你这饱满漂亮的小蛋糕， 口水流了呀！ 呵呵。。
Jasline N. says
Hi May, 不用客气，你应得的！我们的肚子永远有甜点的空间，来吃一个吧！
Daniela says
Congrats on your award, Jasline, very well deserved!
The marble cakes look very cute and delicious.
Jasline N. says
Thank you so much Daniela! (: Have a delicious week ahead!
anna@icyvioletskitchen says
these are so so beautiful! i feel like, because they don’t have frosting, they are totally healthy, right? right? i am going to eat a lot of them.
Jasline N. says
Thank you Anna! Heh if that’s what you think… I’m not gonna stop you! :p
Cheryl - Bakingtaitai 烘焙太太 says
Hi Jasline, thanks for sending your love! I like your sunshine muffin liners, they are so lovely. You look really good in your new profile photo. Have a great week too! 🙂
Jasline N. says
Hi Cheryl, you are welcome! Yea and they are reusable, so it’s more environmentally friendly I hope! And I think the hat works wonders on the looks 😉 Take care!
bentodays says
Looks amazing! Thank you for the kind nomination, will post it up soon!
Jasline N. says
Thanks Jean! Glad you received the love! 🙂
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
Your cakes are AmAzE balls! Its morning tea time, reckon I could go a big bite with my cuppa. YARM! Digging the little muffin holder too. Perfect for transporting deliciousness. Congrats on the award and recommendations on some of your faves. Happy rest of week to you. 🙂
Jasline N. says
Thank you Anna! Share some cuppa with me, I’ll bring the cakes over 😉 Have a great week ahead too, take care!
lactosefreekitchen says
This looks great! I will make sure to follow your blog, can’t wait for more recipes. Just wanted to say thank you for the like, I hope we continue to support each other 🙂
Jasline N. says
Hi Katelyn, it must have been difficult having to deal with lactose intolerance. Looking forward to your baking and cooking journey! Have a great day ahead!
Monica says
Really nicely done. I totally see the zebra pattern but marble works for me, too. The technique is interesting and it just looks wonderfully moist and tender. I could eat a lot of these, too! ; )
Jasline N. says
Aww you are too sweet Monica! Zebra or marble, I’m glad they are delicious nonetheless!
Charmaine says
Hi Jasline,
Yes, I hv indeed received your ♡♡♡… Thank you my dear… 😉
Jasline N. says
Glad you have received it Charmaine! 🙂
Mir says
These cakes are just too cute, Jasline! And thanks for the nomination love. I am very appreciative!
Jasline N. says
Thanks Mir! You are welcome, spread the love along!