Zebra Cake

I made this cake for my niece’s Zebra themed birthday party and it turned out wonderful! The kids and adults all raved about it! Looked beautiful and tasted delicious. I am just a beginner baker but the instructions and how to video were perfect. Thank you!!

Zebra cake is such a showstopper! While it may seem daunting, I break down all of the steps so you can easily create this cake at home.

Course : Dessert

Prep Time : 30 minutes

Cook Time : 35 minutes

Total Time : 1 hour 5 minutes 

Servings : 12 slices 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ¾ cup cake flour¹ (315g)
• 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature (85g)
• 2/3 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup whole milk room temperature preferred (175ml)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (120g)
• 1 Tablespoon clear vanilla extract²
• 6 large or extra large egg whites room temperature preferred (see note for suggestions on recipes to try with leftover egg yolks).

For the Chocolate Layer

• 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder³ 25g
• 2 Tablespoons very hot or boiling water
• 2 Tablespoons sour cream this is additional from the sour cream listed above
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar this is additional from the sugar listed above
• 1 batch White Chocolate Frosting (or preferred frosting, see other great alternative icings listed in the post)

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Get the Full Recipe of Zebra Cake @ sugarspunrun.com

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