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Zebra Cake

Name: Zebra Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 and 1/2 cups (413g) sifted all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar; 5 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/3 cup (75g) sour cream, at room temperature; 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!); 1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk, at room temperature; Chocolate Batter:; 1/3 cup (27g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 Tablespoons milk or buttermilk, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional); Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:; 12 ounces (339g) full-fat brick cream cheese,softened to room temperature*; 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3 and 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners’ sugar; 2/3 cup (55g) unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1–2 Tablespoons milk or heavy cream; pinch salt; sprinkles for decorating, if desired

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

27m

Total Time

57m

This zebra cake recipe features a moist, tender vanilla and chocolate cake with a rich, creamy chocolate frosting. The two batters are swirled together to create a visually striking zebra pattern. Perfect for any celebration, this cake is sure to impress with its delicious flavor and eye-catching appearance.

Zebra Cake

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Servings: 10

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3 and 1/2 cups (413g) sifted all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled)

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

5 large eggs, at room temperature

1/3 cup (75g) sour cream, at room temperature

1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!)

1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk, at room temperature

1/3 cup (27g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

2 Tablespoons milk or buttermilk, at room temperature

1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)

12 ounces (339g) full-fat brick cream cheese,softened to room temperature*

3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3 and 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners’ sugar

2/3 cup (55g) unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1–2 Tablespoons milk or heavy cream

sprinkles for decorating, if desired

Zebra Cake

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Zebra Cake

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Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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