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Zebra Cake Recipe

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Zebra Cake is a stunning dessert that combines rich yellow and chocolate cake batters in alternating layers, creating a beautiful striped pattern when sliced. Filled and covered with a silky smooth chocolate frosting, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2¼ cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1½ cups granulated sugar

3 large eggs, at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1¼ cups buttermilk, at room temperature

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon milk

For the Frosting:

20 tablespoons unsalted butter, at cool room temperature

1 cup powdered sugar

¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder

Pinch of salt

¾ cup light corn syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly

Instructions

  1. Make the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Mix the dry ingredients, then cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk. Beat until smooth.
  2. Make the Chocolate Batter: Transfer 2 cups of the batter to a separate bowl, whisk in cocoa powder and milk.
  3. Assemble the Cake: Alternate spoonfuls of the yellow and chocolate batter in the pans, layering them until both pans are full. Bake for 28-32 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Make the Frosting: Combine butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a food processor. Add corn syrup, vanilla, and melted chocolate, then process until smooth.
  5. Assemble the Cake: Frost the first layer with 1 cup of frosting, then top with the second cake layer. Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides.
  6. Serve: Store at room temperature for up to 1 day. Enjoy!

Notes

For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

Try cream cheese frosting for a tangy twist.

Mini Zebra Cakes can be made by using smaller pans or cupcake tins.

Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture, or sprinkle on top.

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