Zebra Bundt Cake

17/11/2023

I can guide you on how to prepare a delicious Zebra Bundt Cake, a dessert that creates a captivating visual effect thanks to the alternation of vanilla and cocoa dough layers. Before you start, I recommend you have a bundt cake pan and a large fork or skewer to create the zebra effect.

Ingredients

3 eggs
200 g of sugar
120 ml of vegetable oil
120 ml of milk
300 g of all-purpose flour
1 packet of baking powder
25 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
A pinch of salt

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you have a frothy and light mixture.
Slowly add the oil and milk, continuing to stir.
Fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and pinch of salt. Mix until you have a smooth and uniform batter.
Evenly divide the batter into two bowls. In one bowl, add the sifted cocoa powder, stirring until fully incorporated.
In the other bowl, add the seeds from the vanilla bean or the vanilla extract and mix.
Butter and flour (or use a non-stick spray) the bundt cake pan.
Start by pouring two spoonfuls of vanilla batter into the center of the pan, then on top of that, pour two spoonfuls of cocoa batter. Continue this way, alternating the batters until finished.
To create the zebra effect, take a skewer or the tip of a knife and draw radial lines from the center towards the outside of the pan, without lifting the skewer, so that the batters slightly mix together.
Bake the cake for about 40-45 minutes, check doneness by inserting a skewer which should come out clean.
Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack and let cool completely before serving.

Fun Fact

The Zebra Bundt Cake is a fun and visually intriguing variation of the classic bundt cake that we all love. Not only does it look great, but the contrast between the velvety vanilla flavor and the intense chocolate taste makes every bite a harmonious and balanced taste experience.