Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons cocoa
icing sugar , for dusting
Mrs. Schmidt's Marble Kugelhuph is a classic German cake that has been passed down through generations. It is popularly baked during special occasions like weddings, Christmas, and Easter. Its soft, moist texture is a result of the buttermilk present in the recipe which also gives it a slightly tangy taste. The addition of cocoa powder in the recipe creates the beautiful marbled effect, which makes it visually appealing and gives it a unique taste. This cake is perfect for anyone who loves a good, classic cake recipe.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
2.Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating after each addition.
3.Stir in the lemon juice.
4.Alternate adding the buttermilk and flour mixture (flour and baking powder mixed together) to the butter mixture, mixing after each addition.
5.In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
6.Fold the egg whites into the cake batter.
7.Divide the batter in half.
8.In one half, stir in the cocoa.
9.Grease a kugelhupf pan and spoon in alternating spoonfuls of the plain batter and chocolate batter to create a marbled effect.
10.Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes.
11.Once done, let it rest in the pan for 5 minutes then invert onto a wire rack to cool.
12.Dust with icing sugar before serving.

PROS

Mrs.
Schmidt’s Marble Kugelhuph is a classic German cake that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
It is moist, flavorful and has a beautiful marbled effect which makes it visually appealing.

CONS

The presence of butter and sugar in this cake may not be ideal for those on a strict diet as it is high in calories.
Additionally, it contains gluten which may not be suitable for people with gluten intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Mrs. Schmidt’s Marble Kugelhuph is not the most nutritious cake, it does contain eggs which are a good source of protein and can help in maintaining healthy hair and nails. In addition, the lemon juice present in this recipe acts as a detoxifier and is a good source of vitamin C.

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