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Zebra Bundt Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Zebra Bundt Cake recipe delivers a stunning striped chocolate and vanilla cake with a moist texture and rich flavors. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful dessert, this cake features alternating layers of vanilla and chocolate batter creating a unique zebra pattern inside. Finished with an optional glossy chocolate glaze, it offers a visually impressive and delicious treat that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp hot water

Chocolate Glaze (Optional)

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bundt Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or use a non-stick Bundt pan with baking spray that contains flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Dry Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside for later incorporation.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the cake with flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Prepare Chocolate Batter: Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. In one bowl, stir in the cocoa powder dissolved in hot water to make the chocolate portion. Leave the other bowl as plain vanilla batter.
  7. Create the Zebra Pattern: Using a large spoon, alternately drop spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter into the center of the prepared Bundt pan. Start with vanilla, then chocolate on top, continuing to layer to form the zebra stripes.
  8. Even the Batter: Gently tap the Bundt pan on the countertop to help the batter spread evenly and remove any air bubbles.
  9. Bake the Cake: Place the Bundt pan in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
  10. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Make the Optional Chocolate Glaze: While the cake cools, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
  12. Combine Glaze Ingredients: Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract to the hot cream. Stir continuously until the chocolate melts into a smooth, glossy glaze.
  13. Thicken the Glaze: Let the glaze cool a few minutes off the heat to slightly thicken for easy drizzling or spreading.
  14. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle or spread the chocolate glaze over the top, letting it beautifully drip down the sides of the zebra-striped Bundt cake.
  15. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake to reveal the striking zebra pattern inside and enjoy a moist, flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming with sugar.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake tender.
  • Use a toothpick to test cake doneness to avoid overbaking and dryness.
  • The chocolate glaze is optional but highly recommended for extra richness and presentation.
  • Use a Bundt pan size of approximately 10 inches to achieve proper thickness and baking time.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent melt-through of the glaze.

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