Vanilla-Chocolate Zebra Cake

Name: Vanilla-Chocolate Zebra Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 250 g of flour; 3 eggs; 120 g of sugar; 120 g of butter (melted); 100 ml of milk; 1 packet of baking powder; 1 tsp of vanilla extract; 2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 pinch of salt

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Zebra cake alternates vanilla and cocoa batters poured into the center. 🦓 This creates a zebra effect when sliced. It's a travel cake.

Total time: 55 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.67

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

servings

Estimated cost €4.00

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Spatula
Ovenpreheated to 180°C
Cake pan(20 cm)
Sieve
Kitchen scale

Instructions

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In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until frothy.
Add the melted butter and vanilla extract, then mix.
Fold in the sifted flour with the baking powder and salt, alternating with the milk to avoid lumps.

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Divide the batter into two equal parts in two bowls.
In one of the bowls, add the cocoa powder and mix well.

In a buttered pan, drop 1 tablespoon of vanilla batter into the center.
Add 1 spoonful of chocolate batter on top.
Repeat, alternating the colors until the batters are used up.

Bake at 350 °F for .
Check for doneness by inserting a knife in the center: it should come out dry.

Let cool before unmolding and serving!

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Goes well with

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As a starter

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As a main

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

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To drink

Christmas Cranberry & Spice Punch

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

320kcal

Protein6 g8%
Carbs42 g53%
Fat14 g40%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even more moist cake, add a tablespoon of plain yogurt to the batter! It will make the cake more tender without altering its taste. 😋

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Works very well. Up to 2-3 months in individual portions, well wrapped in plastic wrap and then a bag.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps for 3 to 4 days max at room temperature in an airtight container.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be prepared and baked the day before. Cool completely before storing.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Microwave (10-15s on low power) to warm slightly. Risk of softening the texture. Ideally eaten at room temperature.

Variations

Add chocolate chips to the vanilla batter.
Replace the vanilla with orange zest.
Serve with a chocolate glaze.

Mistakes to avoid

Alternating the batters poorly: drop in a spoonful of vanilla batter then one of chocolate in the center, and repeat.
Forgetting the cocoa in one half: add it to one of the two bowls.
Unmolding while hot: let it cool before unmolding.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a zebra cake?

Make a batter with eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, milk, flour and baking powder, split it in two, add the cocoa to one half, then alternately drop a spoonful of each batter into the center of the pan. Bake for 35 minutes at 180 °C.

How do you get the zebra effect?

Drop 1 tablespoon of vanilla batter into the center of a buttered pan, then 1 spoonful of chocolate batter on top, alternating until the batters are used up. The batters spread out in concentric circles.

How do you know when the zebra cake is done?

Insert a knife in the center after 35 minutes of baking at 180 °C: it should come out dry. Let cool before unmolding and serving.

Which cocoa should you use for the zebra cake?

The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, added to half of the batter to color it and give it a chocolate flavor.