Description
Zebra Cake is a visually stunning dessert that features alternating layers of rich chocolate and fluffy vanilla batter, creating an eye-catching striped pattern. Perfect for birthdays or family gatherings, this easy-to-make cake will be the star of any dessert table. With its moist texture and delightful flavor combination, it’s sure to impress guests of all ages. Get ready to bake a show-stopping treat that tastes as good as it looks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and lightly dust them with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture while stirring gently. Divide the batter into two bowls; mix cocoa powder into one for chocolate batter.
- Pour alternating spoonfuls of each batter into prepared pans to create layers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg