Zebra cake, the exotic marble cake (italian marble cake)

Zebra cake, the exotic marble cake (italian marble cake)

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Transform your home into a savannah with this delightful zebra cake. A cousin of the classic vanilla/chocolate marble cake, it boasts a unique presentation and is just as easy to prepare. This recipe is perfect for making with kids for an afternoon snack, best enjoyed with a cup of hot chocolate! Soft and airy, follow our step-by-step recipe below to uncover the secrets of making this homemade cake ;-)

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2.3 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 20 g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch of salt

Materials

  • 28 cm diameter cake pan

Preparation

  • Step 1:

    Step 1 - Zebra cake, the exotic marble cake (italian marble cake)

    Mix the eggs with the sugar, a pinch of salt, the oil, and the milk. Split this batter in half.

  • Step 2:

    Step 2 - Zebra cake, the exotic marble cake (italian marble cake)

    To one half, add 1.3 cups of flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, and the vanilla extract. Mix well.

  • Step 3:

    Step 3 - Zebra cake, the exotic marble cake (italian marble cake)

    To the other half, add the remaining flour (1 cup), 1 tsp of baking powder, and the cocoa powder. Mix well.

  • Step 4:

    Step 4 - Zebra cake, the exotic marble cake (italian marble cake)

    In a greased cake pan, place 3 Tbsp of the cocoa batter in the center.

  • Step 5:

    Step 5 - Zebra cake, the exotic marble cake (italian marble cake)

    Then, still in the center, place 3 Tbsp of the vanilla batter on top of the cocoa batter.

  • Step 6:

    Step 6 - Zebra cake, the exotic marble cake (italian marble cake)

    Repeat the process, alternating 3 tablespoons of cocoa and vanilla batter.

  • Step 7:

    Step 7 - Zebra cake, the exotic marble cake (italian marble cake)

    Bake for 40 minutes at 350°F (180°C).

  • Step 8:

    Step 8 - Zebra cake, the exotic marble cake (italian marble cake)

    And there you have it, your zebra cake is ready!

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