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Zebra Bundt Cake Recipe

Zebra Bundt Cake Recipe
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This Zebra Bundt Cake is a visually stunning dessert featuring alternating layers of rich chocolate and classic vanilla batters, creating a beautiful striped pattern. Moist and tender with a perfect crumb, it uses simple pantry ingredients to deliver delicious flavor and impressive presentation, ideal for celebrations or everyday treats.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking mix for gluten-free option)
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk (or almond, oat, or coconut milk for dairy-free option), at room temperature

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Bundt Pan: Generously grease your Bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray, then lightly dust with flour to ensure the cake releases cleanly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined for consistent texture.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air for a better rise.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the batter with warmth.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to keep the batter tender.
  6. Divide and Flavor Batters: Separate the batter evenly into two bowls; stir cocoa powder into one to create the chocolate batter, leaving the other as vanilla.
  7. Create the Zebra Pattern: Spoon alternating dollops of vanilla and chocolate batter into the center of the Bundt pan. Continue layering carefully—the batter will spread into the zebra stripes naturally.
  8. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients like butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
  • Mix the batter gently and just until combined to avoid a dense cake texture.
  • Use good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Pour batters slowly and carefully for clean, distinct zebra stripes.
  • Allow the cake to cool partially in the pan to help it keep its shape and prevent cracking when removed.

Nutrition

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