Description
Zebra Cake is a visually stunning dessert that marries rich chocolate and light vanilla flavors in a delightful striped design. This moist, fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday party or a casual weekend treat. Each slice delivers an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and beautiful to present, Zebra Cake is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter into two bowls; keep one as is (vanilla) and mix cocoa powder into the other.
- Alternate spoonfuls of both batters into each pan; swirl slightly if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg