Description
Learn how to make a visually stunning Zebra Cake with this simple and delicious recipe. This eye-catching dessert features alternating layers of vanilla and chocolate cake, creating a beautiful striped pattern that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Vanilla Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Batter:
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat eggs and sugar: In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine batter: Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Prepare batters: Divide batter into two bowls. Sift cocoa powder into one bowl and mix well.
- Layer the batter: Alternate pouring plain and chocolate batters into the center of the pan until all batter is used.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Enhance with chocolate ganache or vanilla glaze for added flavor.
- Ensure batter consistency is pourable but not runny for defined stripes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
