Swirled Zebra Cake Recipe

Indulge in this stunning Swirled Zebra Cake, a beloved Russian dessert! This recipe creates a mesmerizing pattern of chocolate and vanilla cake, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it on its own, with a scoop of ice cream, or dressed up with frosting or powdered sugar. For a tangy twist, substitute plain yogurt with vanilla yogurt – just remember to reduce the sugar accordingly. Prepare to be amazed by this easy-to-make yet visually captivating cake!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 292.8 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Swirled Zebra Cake

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How to Make Swirled Zebra Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. In one bowl, stir in the melted chocolate.
  7. Spoon alternating spoonfuls of chocolate and vanilla batter into each prepared cake pan, swirling gently with a knife or toothpick.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cool, frost or dust with powdered sugar, and serve! Enjoy your delicious Swirled Zebra Cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

167g

Fat

5g

Carbs

20g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Swirled Zebra Cake?

Swirled Zebra Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Swirled Zebra Cake?

Swirled Zebra Cake has approximately 292.8 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Swirled Zebra Cake?

The key ingredients for Swirled Zebra Cake are Eggs, Plain Low Fat Yogurt, Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Cocoa Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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