Marbled Crumb Cake

This Marbled Crumb Cake is a delightful treat that combines the luscious flavors of cherry, chocolate, and vanilla into a moist cake with a perfectly crunchy streusel topping. Ideal for an afternoon tea or a morning treat, it’s a cake that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth with its layers of flavor and texture.

Marbled Crumb Cake Recipe

Serves: 8-10
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

For the Crunchy Streusel Topping:

• 90g Butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
• 90g All-Purpose Flour
• 112g Light Brown Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Powder (optional)

Instructions for Streusel:

1. In a bowl, combine the butter, flour, light brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon powder if using.
2. Using a paddle attachment on a stand mixer or an electric whisk, mix at a low speed until the mixture becomes clumpy and moist, ensuring the flour is well incorporated.
3. Place the streusel in the fridge to chill while preparing the cake batter.

For the Marbled Crumb Cake:

• 275g Plain Yogurt
• 4g White Vinegar
• 100g Granulated Sugar
• 50g Light Brown Sugar
• 108g Oil (any flavorless variety)
• 188g All-Purpose Flour
• 3/4 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Powder
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Chocolate Paste:

• 15g Cocoa Powder
• 1/4 tsp Instant Coffee
• 30g Hot Water

Optional:

• 100g Cherries (fresh or frozen)
• 50g Chocolate Chips (for topping)

Instructions for Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8 x 8-inch square cake tin and line it with baking paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, white vinegar, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, oil, and cinnamon powder.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. To make the chocolate paste, blend the cocoa powder, instant coffee, and hot water in a small bowl until smooth.
6. Stir the chocolate paste into one-third of the cake batter until well combined.
7. Alternate scoops of vanilla and chocolate batter into the prepared cake tin. If using cherries, fold them into the batter before scooping. Swirl lightly with a knife for a marbled effect.
8. Sprinkle the cold streusel topping over the batter, and if desired, scatter chocolate chips on top.
9. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the streusel is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for about 25 minutes before slicing.

Dust with powdered sugar if desired, serve, and enjoy the rich and comforting flavors of this homemade crumb cake!