Gluten free marble loaf cake
A buttery vanilla loaf swirled with chocolate. Pretty when you cut it and easy for children to help with.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.26 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 900 g loaf tin with baking paper.
- 2
Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, with a spoonful of flour each time.
- 3
Fold in the rest of the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, vanilla and 3 tbsp milk.
- 4
Spoon half the mixture into a second bowl. Stir the cocoa and 2 tbsp milk into one half until smooth.
- 5
Drop alternate spoonfuls of the two batters into the tin, then drag a skewer through once or twice to swirl. Do not over mix or the marbling will blur.
- 6
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then on a rack.
47 min 30 s
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.