Hungarian Marble Cake (Kuglopf)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Delicious Hungarian Marble Cake (Kuglopf) recipe for your dessert
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

9 large eggs , separated
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 lemon zest
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
8 -9 tablespoons cocoa powder
icing sugar , for dusting ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
381
Sugar
33g
Fat
16g
Hungarian Marble Cake (Kuglopf) is a classic European cake with a marble texture that is created by marbling vanilla and cocoa batter together. The cake has a fluffy texture and a rich chocolate flavour. It is typically enjoyed as a dessert or with a cup of coffee in the afternoon. This cake is often served during special occasions and holidays in Hungary, Austria, and Germany. Kuglopf is a traditional dessert in these countries that has been enjoyed for many generations.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a kugelhopf (or bundt) pan.
2.Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.Add in flour, lemon zest, orange juice, and vegetable oil gradually, mixing until just combined.
4.In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold them gently into the batter.
5.Divide the batter in half. Add cocoa powder to one half, and mix well.
6.Spoon both the vanilla and the chocolate batter into the prepared pan, creating a marble effect by swirling the two mixtures together.
7.Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9.Dust with icing sugar before serving (optional).

PROS

This cake is fluffy, moist, and full of cocoa flavour.

The marble effect makes the cake more visually appealing.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and calories, should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The preparation of this cake may require some patience due to the mixing of ingredients and waiting for it to cool down.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this cake is not the healthiest dessert, it contains eggs, which are a good source of protein and vitamins.
Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants and has been shown to lower blood pressure and improve circulation.

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