Zebra cake iii –Today, I’m excited to share a delightful treat that brings a touch of fun and flair to any occasion—the Zebra Layer Cake! This stunning cake not only looks incredible but also tastes absolutely divine. Perfect for birthdays or special celebrations, this dessert will surely impress your friends and family. Let’s get started!
Zebra Layer Cake
To kick things off, here’s a sneak peek at this gorgeous cake:
Now, let’s dive into the delicious part—here are the ingredients you’ll need to whip up this amazing dessert:
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Food coloring (optional for decorated icing)
- Frosting of your choice for layering and coating the cake
Got everything ready? Great! Now let’s move on to the instructions.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into two portions. In one portion, mix in the cocoa powder until well incorporated, leaving the other portion plain.
- To create the zebra effect, start with a layer of the plain batter in the center of the pan. Follow with a scoop of chocolate batter, and then continue alternating the batters until all are used. Spread to the edges of the pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with your favorite frosting in between each layer, then cover the entire cake with frosting. For added flair, you can use food coloring for decorating.
And there you have it! A beautiful Zebra Layer Cake that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Enjoy this culinary adventure and don’t forget to share your masterpiece with loved ones!