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    Home » Gluten-Free

    Published: Aug 21, 2021 · 27 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

    Gluten-Free Marble Cake

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    If you're anything like me who has a soft spot for marble cakes, then hey, high five! It's one of the first cakes that I ate when I was growing up. Nostalgia!

    A loaf and a few slices of gluten free marble cake

    But that's not the reason why I want you to make it. The reason is because this gluten-free marble cake is super soft and moist and is extremely easy to make. And trust me, it's equally delicious compared to the classic one!

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    • Lets Talk Ingredients
    • What Makes This A Healthier Cake?
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    Recipe Highlights

    Close up texture of gluten free marble cake

    Texture and flavour - Soft and tender cake of vanilla and chocolate (the best of both worlds), not overly sweet with that soft nutty hint to it.

    Size - 1 loaf, serves for 14 people.

    Level - Extremely easy, only whisking by hand.

    Occasion - Any time that you want to enjoy some bakes but would also prefer a healthier choice. This is it.

    Lets Talk Ingredients

    Ingredients to make gluten free marble cake

    Oat flour - I use whole oat flour, which you can still feel the super tiny oat pieces, and it's also off white colour.

    MAKE YOUR OWN: Blend your breakfast oats to a fine texture and only then measure it. This is because 1 cup oats does not equal 1 cup oat flour.

    Almond flour - Is with thinner grind compared to almond meal, which I prefer as the texture is closer to the conventional wheat flour. Meaning it produces better baked goods. You can use almond meal, it's fine also.

    Honey - You can use any liquid sweetener of choice. Just know that honey also helps giving the cake a soft and moist texture.

    Milk - Skimmed, almond, soy, oats.. they all work great.

    What Makes This A Healthier Cake?

    Gluten free marble cake view from top

    We refer to the term healthy as using natural ingredients and least processed food as possible. Why? Because the ingredients are not only better but also give nutritional benefits in return.

    Oat flour fulls you more than all purpose flour and is high in fibre. Almond (flour) helps reduce heart conditions. Honey is antioxidant. Just giving few examples here.

    Having said that, it doesn't mean that it's low calorie because low calorie food does not always use natural and less processed ingredients. There's a difference. So although this cake is made with natural ingredients, portion control is always a must. It's not as easy but we have to do it!

    More Healthy Recipes

    • Oats and banana muffins
    • Carrot cake muffins with glazing
    • No-bake mango cheesecake
    • Oat chocolate sheet cake with frosting
    • Invisible apple cake (70% fruit)

    Recipe Video

    📖 Recipe

    A loaf and a few slices of gluten free marble cake

    Gluten-free marble cake

    If you love marble cake then you will love this healthy version of marble cake that's gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar-free. This delicious cake is soft, tender and super easy to make. Do try!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Servings: 14 slices
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 55 mins

    Ingredients 

    Dry Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup oat flour (195 g)
    • ¾ cup almond flour (100 g)
    • 2 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Wet Ingredients

    • ¾ cup honey (190 g)
    • ½ cup coconut oil (125 ml)
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • 3 large eggs , room temperature
    • ¾ cup milk (190 ml), room temperature

    Others

    • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (16 g), sifted
    • 1 tablespoon milk , room temperature
    • some healthy chocolate sauce or frosting (optional)
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    Equipment

    • Bowls (1 big and 1 small)
    • Hand whisk
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring spoons
    • Loaf pan of 4.4x10 inch (11x25 cm)

    Instructions

    Dry Ingredients

    • Mix all of dry ingredients into a bowl, set aside.

    Wet Ingredients

    • Add honey, oil, eggs and vanilla extract into a bowl. Whisk until well combined. Now add in milk and mix everything good.
    • Add dry ingredients in and whisk until you get a smooth batter with no lumps. Pour ⅓ of batter into a different bowl. To that bowl, add in cocoa powder and whisk everything to combine.

    Assembling

    • Pour white batter into a 4.4x10 inch (11x25 cm) loaf pan that has been greased and lined. Now pour in the chocolate batter.
    • Using a knife, make swirls all over to create marble effects.
    • Bake in a preheated oven at 320ºF (160ºC) for 55 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from the oven and cool completely before slicing.
    • Optional: once cooled, drizzle the top with some healthy chocolate frosting.

    How To Store

    • Store this cake in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days. Store in the fridge up to 4 days. Bring back to room temperature before eating.
    • To Freeze: cut cake in portions and place on a baking sheet, with some distance between each other. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes until they harden and then wrap them individually with cling film. Place in a ziploc bag and into the freezer.
    • To defrost: Thaw at room temperature.

    Notes

    1. Nutrition values calculated for 1 slice without chocolate sauce.
    2. Use portable oven thermometer to get the accurate temperature for your oven (I use it all the time).
    Nutrition Facts
    Gluten-free marble cake
    Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
    Calories 239 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 9.1g57%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
    Sodium 41.4mg2%
    Potassium 37mg1%
    Carbohydrates 19.7g7%
    Fiber 2.5g10%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 5.2g10%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Originally published on Sep 7, 2017. Updated with improved text and pictures on Aug 19, 2021.

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    1. Nadia says

      August 30, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      Hi love ur channel please what can I use instead of the coconut oil cuz I don't have this moment thank you

      Reply
      • Bea says

        August 31, 2021 at 12:03 pm

        Hi Nadia! You can use whatever oil you want, olive oil, avocado oil, etc. No problem at all. Hope it helps!

        Reply
    2. Mystee kaur says

      April 20, 2021 at 10:56 pm

      Looks and sounds delicious thank you

      Reply
    3. Eve says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      Is it alright if use the recipe for cupcakes instead? How long do i bake it in the oven?

      Reply
    4. Nishtha says

      January 04, 2021 at 6:16 am

      Hi! Can I use skimmed milk instead of almond milk?

      Reply
      • Bea says

        January 04, 2021 at 12:38 pm

        Yes, you can.

        Reply
    5. Nita says

      August 17, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      Hi,
      What can i use instead of eggs?
      Thanks
      Nita

      Reply
    6. Fiona Wirz-Endrys says

      July 28, 2020 at 3:36 am

      5 stars
      This is now my go-to recipe - love it so much! No matter where I go it's a hit.
      For those who have trouble finding almond flour - I just use a coffee grinder and grind my own almonds. And I do the same with my oats. It makes everything even fresher and the texture is great 🙂
      Thanks so much for sharing! <3

      Reply
      • Bea says

        July 28, 2020 at 8:23 am

        Awesome, glad to know that you liked it, Fiona! Yes, making almond and oat flour is super easy, right? Thank you for your feedback!

        Reply
    7. Andrea says

      June 21, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      Hi! Is it possible to omit the almond flour?its hard to get it where i live. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Bea says

        June 22, 2020 at 8:32 am

        Hi Andrea! Unfortunately for this recipe you can't. Unless you sub it with other flours, which I haven't tested so I can't really say. Sorry though!

        Reply
    8. Kat says

      May 21, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      Hi, can I use whole oat flour for this recipe? (Whole oat grains crushed in blender)

      Reply
      • Bea says

        May 22, 2020 at 10:10 am

        Hi Kat! I haven't tried it but I don't see why not 🙂

        Reply
    9. Afrah Al Katheeri says

      May 14, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      I have made this cake twice and it is so yummy. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        May 15, 2020 at 9:53 am

        Awesome, I'm glad to hear that. Thanks Afrah!

        Reply
    10. Nicole says

      May 06, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      I made this last night but used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 baking flour and it came out amazing!! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Bea says

        May 12, 2020 at 10:23 am

        I'm happy to know that, thanks Nicole

        Reply
    11. Nicole says

      May 05, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      Wondering how this would be with gf 1:1 baking flour instead? Either way can’t wait to try!

      Reply
    12. Seksan says

      January 05, 2020 at 8:44 pm

      This is a great recipe. I was wondering if Greek yoghurt will be a good replacement for the milk? thank you

      Reply
    13. L says

      December 15, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      Hiya just came across you site as I'm trying to transition to a healthier lifestyle. Do you think this recipe would work with GF flour (I don't have oat or almond flour in at the moment. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 18, 2019 at 8:32 am

        Hi! I haven't tried it with GF flour blend so I can't really say for sure. Sorry!

        Reply
    14. sonam B says

      October 26, 2019 at 9:26 am

      Hi,

      This recipe looks yummm...........I am not Vegan or eating healthy. But was going through this recipe and watching video I got a feeling I should make it asap.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        October 27, 2019 at 8:41 am

        Hope you'll like it as much as we do! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Nees Hayd says

      October 09, 2019 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      Hello Bea I made this today and it tastes delicious. Thank you. I love your healthy recipes.
      My question is would it still taste delicious if I freezed it?

      Reply
      • Bea says

        October 10, 2019 at 8:24 am

        Hi Nees! I froze mine and for me it still tastes delicious 😉 . Thank you so much! XOXO

        Reply
    16. Angela Tson says

      September 16, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      A while ago I made your classic marble cake. It was delicious! Yesterday I made this healthy marble cake and my whole family loves it. I appreciate your efforts in making healthy recipes, keep them coming. Thank you Bea <3.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        September 18, 2019 at 8:23 am

        Yeay, I'm so happy to hear that! And yes we will, thank you so much Angela! XO

        Reply

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