German Marble Cake (Marmor Kuchen)

By Foodiewife

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups white sugar
• 4 4 4 eggs
• 1 1 1 cup milk
• 1 1 1 teaspoon almond extract OR
• 1 1 1 tsp Lemon Baking Emulsion AND
• 1 1 1 tsp Pure Vanilla
• 3 1/4 3 1/4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 1/2 3 tsp imitation rum flavor (or 3 tablespoons dark rum*)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
*I am not a fan of rum, so I used Imitation Rum Extract to "perk up" the chocolate flavor. It worked!

Grease and flour one 10 inch tube or bundt pan. (I use Baker's Secret spray for foolproof results)

In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the the milk and extract(s).

Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Turn half of the batter into another bowl and stir in the cocoa and Imitation Rum (or real rum).

Layer the light and dark batters by large spoonfuls and then swirl slightly with a knife. NOTE: I use an ice cream scoop to make this easier.

Bake the cake in at 350 degree F (175 degree C) for about 50 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool. Makes about 14 to 16 servings.