Zebra Cake Recipe
This delightful zebra cake combines chocolate and vanilla batters to create a visually stunning and delicious dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate batter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for vanilla batter
- 1/2 cup sour cream optional for moisture
- 2 cups buttercream frosting or cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, and melted butter together until smooth.
- Divide the batter into two portions. In one portion, mix in cocoa powder for the chocolate batter. In the other, add vanilla extract for the vanilla batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of alternating batters (chocolate and vanilla) into the center of the cake pan, creating a circular pattern. Continue layering until the pan is filled.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool before frosting with buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
Notes
You can make a rainbow version by adding food coloring to each batter or try different flavor variations like adding lemon zest for a citrusy twist.