Easy Chocolate Lemon Marble Loaf Cake

This is one of our favorite cakes of all time, the chocolate and lemon mix tastes amazing! It's a perfect cake for any occasion, we love a good slice of this easy marble loaf cake with a hot cup of coffee in the morning.

It's an easy cake with simple ingredients that anyone can make! Enjoy this delicious marble cake for breakfast with your whole family!

For more loaf pan recipes, try this delicious and simple Marble cake recipe, this Chocolate orange marble cake or this White chocolate marble cake!

Below you will find the recipe card with detailed instructions, nutritional information and a video tutorial for this delicious cake recipe.

WHY IS IT CALLED MARBLE CAKE?

Because mixing the two batters creates an effect that looks like marble! It seems like a difficult cake, but it is so simple and fun to do make it.

You just need to make two cake batters, one lemon flavorer and one chocolate flavored, and alternately pour the cake batter into the loaf pan. You can make this cake with you kids, they will love making this delicious and simple cake recipe!

HOW TO MAKE EASY CHOCOLATE LEMON MARBLE LOAF CAKE

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin butter and dust the inside of the pan with some chocolate powder (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).

Step 2:
For the chocolate cake batter: Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, eggs and the butter until obtain a creamy mixture.

Add the chocolate powder, salt and the vegetable oil and beat until it's nicely incorporated.

Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a creamy and homogeneous mixture.

Step 3:
For the lemon cake batter: Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, eggs, lemon zest and the butter until obtain a creamy mixture.

Pour the lemon juice, vanilla extract and beat for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a creamy and homogeneous mixture.

Step 4: In the prepared loaf tin, pour the batter alternately with a spoon, one with chocolate and the other with lemon and so on until finish the batter. Bake for about 40 minutes.

Step 5: Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes inside the pan.

Step 6: Remove from the pan and place the cake onto a wire rack or rectangular platter. Allow to cool completely and serve.

TIPS FOR EASY CHOCOLATE LEMON MARBLE LOAF CAKE

Use these two techniques to know when a cake is done:
Toothpick test: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean with no batter sticking to it, the cake is done. If there are still some wet crumbs or batter stuck to the toothpick, leave the cake in the oven for a few more minutes.

Finger test: Gently press the center of the cake with your finger. If it springs back and doesn't leave an indentation, the cake is done. If you notice that your finger leaves indents when you press down, put the cake back in the oven for a few more minutes and check again.

Some tips to make a cake rise:
1. Add leavening agents like baking powder and baking soda to the cake.
2. Ensure that ingredients like eggs and dairy are at room temperature.
3. Preheat the oven and avoid opening the oven while the cake is cooking. Opening the oven door frequently while baking can cause fluctuations in temperature, affecting the cake's rise.
4. Choosing the correct pan size is also important.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to bake a cake?
The baking time for a cake can vary significantly based on several factors, such as the type of cake, oven, recipe or pan size. Most cakes can take anywhere from 25 to 60 minutes to bake at 180ºC (350ºF). However, some recipes may require higher or lower temperatures.

Always preheat your oven and don't forget to check if your cake is done using methods such as the toothpick test or gently pressing the cake's center to ensure it's fully baked.

How to keep a cake from sticking?
Grease a pan with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some flour (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).

You can also use parchment paper. Grease the pan with butter and line the bottom of the cake pan with parchment paper cut to size.

How do you store this cake?
Allow the cake to cool completely before storing. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out. Place the wrapped cake in an airtight container or in a plastic bag (You can also cut the cake into slices and store individually).

Never store the cake at room temperature for more than 2-3 days. Beyond this time frame, it might start losing its taste and quality.

Easy Chocolate Lemon Marble Loaf Cake

This super easy chocolate lemon marble loaf cake is so flavorful and simple to make. It's the perfect cake for a quick and tasty breakfast!

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Category:Breakfast, Cakes, Chocolate, Desserts, Recipes, Videos
Cuisine: American, Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 slices
Prep Time:30 m
Cook Time:40 m
Total Time:1:10 h
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Ingredients
For the chocolate cake batter:
• 75 grams (2/3 cup) chocolate powder
• 2 large eggs
• 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
• 75 grams (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
• A pinch of salt
• 50 grams (1/4 cup) butter to room temperature
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the lemon cake batter:
• Juice of one lemon
• Zest of one lemon
• 2 large eggs
• 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
• 150 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 50 grams (1/4 cup) butter to room temperature
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin (25 x 11 centimeters with 7 centimeters high (9 3/4 x 4 1/3-inch with 2 3/4-inch-high)) butter and dust the inside of the pan with some chocolate powder (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).
2. For the chocolate cake batter:
   Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the sugar, eggs and the butter until obtain a creamy mixture. Add the chocolate powder, salt and the vegetable oil and beat until it's nicely incorporated. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a creamy and homogeneous mixture.
3. For the lemon cake batter:
   Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the sugar, eggs, lemon zest and the butter until obtain a creamy mixture. Pour the lemon juice, vanilla extract and beat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a creamy and homogeneous mixture.
4. In the prepared loaf tin, pour the batter alternately with a spoon, one with chocolate and the other with lemon and so on until finish the batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
5. Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes inside the pan.
6. Remove from the pan and place the cake onto a wire rack or rectangular platter. Allow to cool completely and serve.
Easy Chocolate Lemon Marble Loaf Cake
Nutrition facts
Serves 12 slices
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 262
Total Fat 11 g(14%)
Saturated Fat 5.5 g(27%)
Cholesterol 80 mg(27%)
Sodium 116 mg(5%)
Total Carbohydrate 37 g(13%)
Protein 4.5 g