Turkuaz Kitchen Zebra Cake

Turkuaz Kitchen Zebra Cake is made with butter, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, granulated sugar, milk, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, cacao powder, and hot water. This easy homemade Zebra Cake cake recipe creates a delicious dessert or birthday cake that takes about 1 hour to prepare and can serve up to 12 people.

Turkuaz Kitchen Zebra Cake Ingredients

For The Cake:

• 1/2 Cup Butter
• 4 Cups Flour
• 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
• Pinch Of Salt
• 5 Eggs
• 2+1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
• 1 1/2 Cup Milk
• 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
• 3/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Cup Cacao Powder
• 1/2 Cup Hot Water

For The Frosting:

• Chocolate Ganache Or Chocolate Buttercream

For The Topping:

• Fluffy Whipped Cream Or Vanilla Buttercream

How To Make Turkuaz Kitchen Zebra Cake

1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter three or two (depending on the desired number of layers) 8-inch cake pans. Line their bottoms with parchment paper.
2. Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1/2 cup of sugar until foamy, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another large bowl, stir the flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add the butter to the flour mixture and mix until well combined using a stand or electric mixer.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and mix until fully combined.
5. Fold in Eggs: Using a wooden spatula, gently fold the foamy eggs into the cake batter.
6. Prepare Chocolate Layer: In a medium measuring cup, stir together the hot water and cocoa powder, and let it cool. Take out 1/3 of the cake batter and fold it gently with the cooled cacao mixture until well combined.
7. Layer the Batters: Using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop (one for each batter), layer the batters into the prepared pans, starting with vanilla followed by chocolate. Repeat these steps as in the IG Reel until all the batters have been used.
8. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove the pans from the oven, let them rest for 10 minutes, then turn out the cakes onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
9. Level the Cakes: Using a knife, trim the tops of the cakes to level them.
10. Frost the Cake: Pipe chocolate ganache frosting or buttercream between each layer. Spread the vanilla buttercream or whipped cream evenly over the top and around the cake with an angled spatula.
11. Decorate and Chill: Decorate the cake with gingerbread or speculoos cookies. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Room Temperature Ingredients: For best results, use room temperature eggs, butter, and milk. This helps in achieving a smooth batter.
• Mixing Batter: Avoid over-mixing the batter after adding the flour. Over-mixing can make the cake dense.
• Layering Technique: Use a tablespoon or ice cream scoop to alternate layers of vanilla and chocolate batter for a beautiful zebra pattern.
• Cooling the Cake: Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting. This prevents the frosting from melting.

What To Serve With Zebra Cake

Zebra Cake goes well with fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, or whipped cream. You can also serve it with coffee, milk, berries, or dark chocolate for a yummy dessert.

How To Store Zebra Cake

• At Room Temperature: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• In the Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
• In the Freezer: Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bring to room temperature before serving.

Turkuaz Kitchen Zebra Cake Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 420
• Total Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 55g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 30g
• Protein: 6g

Try More Turkuaz Kitchen Recipes:

• Turkuaz Kitchen Chocolate Cake
• Turkuaz Kitchen Dark Chocolate Cherry Cake
• Turkuaz Kitchen Blueberry Lemon Cake
• Turkuaz Kitchen Ombre Citrus Cake