Zebra Cake From The King Recipe

Settle the chocolate vs. vanilla debate once and for all with this stunning Zebra Cake! King Arthur Flour's recipe creates a show-stopping masterpiece of alternating chocolate and vanilla stripes, delighting both chocolate and vanilla lovers. This light and tender cake is the perfect size for a small gathering, after-school treat, or any occasion calling for a touch of whimsy. Easy to make and even easier to devour, get ready to bake up some serious stripes!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 4130.1 kcal
Protein 123g
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Ingredients for Zebra Cake From The King

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How to Make Zebra Cake From The King

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Divide the dry ingredients in half into two separate bowls.
  5. Add half of the wet ingredients to one bowl of dry ingredients and the rest of the wet ingredients to the other bowl of dry ingredients.
  6. In one bowl, add the cocoa powder and mix until just combined.
  7. Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of vanilla batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Top with 1/4 cup of chocolate batter.
  9. Continue alternating batters until all the batter is used.
  10. Run a knife or toothpick through the batter to create a swirl effect.
  11. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

71 g

Sugar

806g

Fat

202g

Carbs

138g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Zebra Cake From The King?

Zebra Cake From The King takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Zebra Cake From The King?

Zebra Cake From The King has approximately 4130.1 calories per serving, with about 123 g protein, 138 g carbohydrates and 384 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Zebra Cake From The King?

The key ingredients for Zebra Cake From The King are Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Milk, Vegetable Oil, Vanilla, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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