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Zebra Bundt Cake Recipe

Zebra Bundt Cake Recipe

  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Can be made gluten-free and dairy-free with substitutions

Description

This Zebra Bundt Cake Recipe offers an easy-to-make, visually stunning dessert featuring striking vanilla and chocolate stripes. Moist and tender, this cake is perfect for gatherings, birthdays, or any occasion where a delicious, eye-catching treat is desired.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (or coffee for mocha twist)
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or almond extract)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your Bundt pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray to ensure easy release. Measure out all your ingredients precisely for smooth mixing.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. This helps distribute the leavening evenly for uniform rising.
  3. Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing well until combined and smooth.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Combine carefully but do not overmix – a few lumps are okay to keep the cake tender.
  5. Divide Batter and Add Cocoa: Split the batter evenly into two bowls. To one bowl, add cocoa powder and stir until fully blended, creating your chocolate batter.
  6. Create the Zebra Pattern: Drop a spoonful of vanilla batter into the center of the Bundt pan, then place a spoonful of chocolate batter directly on top. Continue alternating dollops of vanilla and chocolate in the center of the pan. The batters will naturally spread outward, forming zebra-like stripes as you build.
  7. Bake the Cake: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan before carefully removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Optional Glaze or Dusting: Once cooled, you can dust the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for a finishing touch that amps up both looks and flavor.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and milk for smoother batter and even baking.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake soft and moist.
  • Use a toothpick test to check doneness; it should come out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly before removing from the pan to prevent breakage.
  • Drop batter spoonfuls alternately in the center of the pan for best zebra stripe effect.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: zebra bundt cake, striped cake, chocolate vanilla cake, bundt cake recipe, easy dessert

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