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Zebra Bundt Cake Recipe

Zebra Bundt Cake Recipe
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This Zebra Bundt Cake Recipe features beautiful alternating chocolate and vanilla swirls creating a striking zebra pattern. Moist and tender with balanced flavors, it’s perfect for any occasion from birthdays to casual gatherings. Simple pantry staples come together effortlessly to produce a visually impressive and delicious cake that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder (unsweetened, high-quality)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
  • 1 ¾ cups Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Milk (room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: Cream the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract for a classic vanilla flavor. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the butter mixture, beating until you have a smooth, pourable batter.
  2. Divide and Flavor: Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. Stir the cocoa powder into one bowl to create the chocolate batter, leaving the other bowl as the plain vanilla batter. Ensure both batters are smooth and lump-free for perfect zebra stripes.
  3. Create the Zebra Layers: Thoroughly grease the Bundt pan with butter and flour. Pour 3-4 tablespoons of vanilla batter into the center of the pan, then pour 3-4 tablespoons of chocolate batter directly on top. Continue alternating vanilla and chocolate batters into the center until all the batter is used, forming concentric circles that will bake into zebra stripes.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the Bundt pan in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to keep the cake moist and tender.
  5. Cool and Unmold: Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely, preserving the zebra pattern and preventing cracks.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter, eggs, and milk for best mixing and texture.
  • Pour batter slowly into the pan center to maintain distinct zebra layers.
  • Grease and flour the Bundt pan generously to prevent sticking.
  • Test for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time to avoid dryness.
  • For extra chocolate flavor, add extra cocoa powder or sprinkle chocolate chips in the chocolate batter.
  • Customize the recipe for dietary needs: gluten-free flour blends, vegan substitutes, or low-calorie sweeteners.

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Keywords: Zebra Bundt Cake, chocolate vanilla cake, striped cake, moist cake, easy dessert, swirl cake

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