Description
This Zebra Cake is a delightful treat that features a striking striped pattern of vanilla and chocolate batters. With a moist and tender crumb, this visually appealing cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat sugar and eggs until fluffy, then add milk, oil, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Create the zebra pattern: Divide batter into two bowls. Mix cocoa powder into one bowl. Spoon alternating spoonfuls of each batter into the pan to create stripes.
- Bake: for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- You can frost the cake with chocolate ganache or dust with powdered sugar for a simple finish.
- This cake can also be baked in a bundt pan, adjusting the time as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
