This week is passing so fast and here I am, sharing yet another healthy treat for you.
What do you think about healthy marble cake that's dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar-free?
Sounds interesting? Then let's dive into today's yummilicious recipe!
Healthier Marble Cake
Marble cake has a special place in my heart.
As an Asian, I didn't grow up having such a huge varieties of desserts and sweet treats. I think it's an Asian thing. Personally I'm more of a savoury person than a sweet one.
But I do remember marble cake was one of the first cakes that I tried when I was growing up. My mother didn't bake a lot but I remember her making marble cake and ohhh it was so delicious!
Hey, are you interested in the classic marble cake recipe?
Click here to see my classic marble cake
The recipe that I'm sharing with you today is based on that recipe but for this one I'm using some healthier ingredients instead of the conventional ones.
For starter, I'm not using white flour at all in this recipe. And nope, no white sugar or any refined sugar also.
You can see this marble cake is just as beautiful and yes, it's super delicious!
Changing Our Taste
I really believe that we can train our taste buds and change them. Since many of you have been asking for healthier recipes, we've decided to try and make more of healthy or healthier recipes to share with you guys.
Healthy treats don't mean that they'll taste like hospital medicines. Nope. Don't get scared of the word "healthy desserts".
With the right recipes, healthy desserts can be amazingly delicious. This is one of the healthy dessert recipes that fits that category, in my opinion.
This marble cake is soft and tender, has just the right sweetness and all ingredients in it are natural and packed with great health benefits.
It's extremely easy to make also. So why not, right?
What You Need To Know About This Marble Cake
- the recipe is with gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar-free
- it's super easy to make, no fancy machine required
- the cake is soft and tender and not overly sweet
- it taste so AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!
Hungry For More Healthy Treats?
- Oats and banana muffins
- No-bake chocolate peanut butter bars
- Healthy brownies
- Blueberry oatmeal muffins
- Chocolate cupcakes
Video
Marble Cake (GF, DF, Refined Sugar-Free)
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup fine oat flour (195 g)
- ¾ cup almond flour (100 g)
- 2 ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup honey (190 g)
- ½ cup coconut oil (125 ml)
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3 eggs , room temperature
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (190 ml), room temperature
Others
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (16 g), sifted
- some healthy chocolate sauce or frosting (optional)
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.
Is it alright if use the recipe for cupcakes instead? How long do i bake it in the oven?
Hi! Can I use skimmed milk instead of almond milk?
Yes, you can.
Hi,
What can i use instead of eggs?
Thanks
Nita
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
Awesome, glad to know that you liked it, Fiona! Yes, making almond and oat flour is super easy, right? Thank you for your feedback!
Hi! Is it possible to omit the almond flour?its hard to get it where i live. Thanks!
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!
Hi, can I use whole oat flour for this recipe? (Whole oat grains crushed in blender)
Hi Kat! I haven't tried it but I don't see why not 🙂
I have made this cake twice and it is so yummy. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Awesome, I'm glad to hear that. Thanks Afrah!
I made this last night but used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 baking flour and it came out amazing!! Thank you!
I'm happy to know that, thanks Nicole
Wondering how this would be with gf 1:1 baking flour instead? Either way can’t wait to try!
This is a great recipe. I was wondering if Greek yoghurt will be a good replacement for the milk? thank you
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!
Hi! I haven't tried it with GF flour blend so I can't really say for sure. Sorry!
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.
Hope you'll like it as much as we do! 🙂
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?
Hi Nees! I froze mine and for me it still tastes delicious 😉 . Thank you so much! XOXO
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.
Yeay, I'm so happy to hear that! And yes we will, thank you so much Angela! XO