Description
Zebra Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate and creamy vanilla in a stunning striped pattern. This easy-to-make cake not only impresses with its whimsical design but also evokes nostalgic memories of childhood celebrations, making it perfect for any occasion. Each slice offers an irresistible taste that will have everyone craving more of this sweet masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter between two bowls; keep one as is and darken the other with cocoa powder if desired.
- Pour alternating spoonfuls of each batter into the prepared pans to create a zebra pattern.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg