If you love soft and genuine sweets, this super soft marbled plumcake Bimby without butter and with yogurt will win you over at first bite! It’s one of those sweets I often prepare when I want to pamper the family with something simple yet scenic: it fills the kitchen with fragrance while baking and puts everyone in a good mood.
The thing I love most about this marbled plumcake is its lightness: no butter, only yogurt and seed oil to make it moist and soft just right. Each slice is a sweet embrace, ideal for breakfast with a cup of milk or as a snack with tea. Moreover, the marbled effect makes it irresistible to the eyes: beautiful to see and even better to eat.
With Bimby, it’s really easy to prepare: just a few minutes to whip up the eggs, mix the ingredients, and divide the batter. And if you’re wondering who likes it, let me tell you that kids love it, friends devour it at dinner, and even those on a diet find it hard to resist a slice.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 10 Days
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
The ingredients of this marbled plumcake are simple, genuine, and almost always already in the pantry. The combination of yogurt, oil, and cocoa gives a light and super soft batter, with that marbled effect that conquers at first glance.
- 2 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup sunflower seed oil
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Tools
To prepare the Super Soft Marbled Plumcake Bimby you don’t need half of a professional kitchen: just a few simple utensils we all have at home. With Bimby, much of the work is automated, but some extra support will make your life easier.
With Bimby, the preparation becomes even faster:
Bimby (TM5, TM6, or TM31)
- 1 Spatula spatula
- 1 Sieve flour sieve
- 1 Loaf pan 30 cm loaf pan
- 1 Parchment paper parchment paper
- 1 Toothpicks wooden skewers
- 1 Mixer mixer
Steps
The process for the marbled plumcake Bimby is really within everyone’s reach: a few clear steps, no complications, and in less than an hour you’ll have a dessert ready to enjoy. Follow the step-by-step instructions to get a tall, soft, and fragrant plumcake.
For the batter
1. Place eggs, sugar, and a pinch of salt in the bowl. Whip: 2 min / speed 4.
Add oil, yogurt, and vanilla. Mix: 30 sec / speed 4.
Add sifted flour, starch, and baking powder. Mix: 40 sec / speed 4.
For the marbling
2. Pour ¾ of the batter into a 30 cm loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
Add cocoa to the remaining mixture in the bowl. Mix: 15 sec / speed 4.
Pour the cocoa batter over the white one. Use a knife or fork to create the marbled effect.
For baking
3. Bake in a static oven at 356°F (180°C) for 40 minutes (338°F (170°C) for 30 minutes in a convection oven).
Do the toothpick test and, if necessary, extend the cooking time by a few minutes.
Let cool for 10 minutes before unmolding. Slice and serve.
click here for the VERSION OF THE MARBLED PLUMCAKE WITHOUT BIMBY
Whole grain version: replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
Extra tasty: add chocolate chips to the white batter.
Different aroma: try vanilla, lemon, or fruit yogurt.
Light version: use brown sugar instead of white.
Storage: stays soft for 3 days under a glass dome, or freeze in slices.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
1. Can I use flavored yogurt?
Yes, vanilla or lemon yogurt will make the plumcake even more fragrant.
2. Can I replace seed oil?
You can use coconut oil or mild olive oil, but the flavor will change slightly.
3. What if the batter is too liquid?
Add an extra tablespoon of all-purpose flour, it also depends on the type of yogurt.
4. Can it be frozen?
Sure, slice and freeze individually: thaw at room temperature or in the microwave for 20 seconds.
5. How to make it more delicious?
Add chocolate chips to the white batter or a spoonful of Nutella in the center before baking.
The super soft marbled plumcake Bimby without butter and with yogurt is a dessert that combines simplicity, lightness, and deliciousness. A perfect recipe to prepare whenever you feel like something good without complicating your life.
Let me know in the comments if you will try it and which variant inspires you the most! If you love breakfast sweets, also try the plumcake with yogurt and cocoa or the seven jar cake.
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