When I saw the Zebra Cake on
Foodgawker, I was intrigued! I couldn't figure out how it was made. Luckily, the instructions were really easy! Just pour alternating batter? I can do that!
The secret is two same size measuring cups and working quickly.
You make the simple batter (see recipe links below). Half the batter is vanilla and half is flavored with cocoa powder. I made mine in a 9" pan.
Carefully pour 1/4 cup into the middle of the pan. Don't wait for it to spread. And, hey, don't grab your camera and take photos! I think mine doesn't look like the others because I might have worked too slowly with the photo breaks! :)
Pour another 1/4 cup of the chocolate batter directly into the center of the pan on top of the previous batter. Repeat until you are out of batter.
It is really neat to see the batter spread out into these circles.
A bit of sugar is sprinkled on top and provides a simple crust.
Okay. I'll be honest with you. I thought the cake was a bit bland in flavor. Next time, I might make it Matcha (Green Tea) and Chocolate. Or, I would add more vanilla extract. However, it is so pretty that the flavor can be overlooked a bit! :)
Recipe and more photos (their cakes look have thinner layers that go all the way to the top):
The recipes are slightly different.
I used this one: Connie Veneracion's
Home Cooking Rocks!Great step-by-step photos:
Farida’s Azerbaijani Cookbook
I agree, this looks so pretty. WOW!
ReplyDeleteSometimes I wish I have a personal photographer to take step-by-step photos of my kitchen adventures. Oh, and I'd love to see you create a matcha & chocolate version, now that you've mentioned it! :)
That's really pretty! I love marbled cakes :)
ReplyDeleteI loved the idea of making chocolate zebra cake. Instead of chocolate, I can use strawberries or any other colored giving me a colorful cake. Great work !!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so intriguing. A conversation piece:)
ReplyDeleteThis is just cool. Way too much work for lazy little me to ever attempt, but extremely impressive!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I recently made a cheesecake like that and I was so happy with the outcome~Your cake is sublime!
ReplyDeletesimply gorgeous! I'm going to have to find a reason to make this one!
ReplyDeleteToo bad the cake was a bit bland becuase it looks super cool!
ReplyDeleteThis is simply beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty indeed! Congratulations on mastering both pictures and cake... And let us know when you work on the matcha / chocolate variation!
ReplyDeleteHow neat!!!! It looks so perfect!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! I bet kids would love a cake like that.
ReplyDeleteOh how neat is that? Did you feel like the "Mad Cake Scientist?" How fun. Hmmm I wonder what could be done to intensify the flavors without disturbing the consistency of the batter? Scientist anyone? Thanks for sharing your beautiful cake. I love it.
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I saw a zebra cake made on another blog a couple years ago and bookmarked it, but I've yet to make it.
ReplyDeleteIt is very cute though!
This looks very pretty! I was just thinking as I read it that I would try it with a matcha version. But you thought of that already!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool cake!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool cake! I'm sorry the flavor wasn't up to par - I really like your green tea idea though!
ReplyDeleteLove this cake! It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSuch a creative/fun idea. How about serving it in a puddle of dark and white swirled chocolate sauces?
ReplyDeleteAgreed. It looks very pretty. A good one to impress guests with.
ReplyDeleteCool beans! It's like the black-and-white version of rainbow cake - and easier, too! http://nightbaking.blogspot.com/2009/05/rainbow-cake.html
ReplyDeleteMaybe I will do it for the kiddo's birthday!
How beautiful! Great step by steps too :) Oooo maybe some almond extract, that always livens up the flavor :-D
ReplyDeleteIsn't this cake fun?? I think yours looks perfect, even with the photo breaks :) I agree on the flavor - it was a bit bland, but this one's all about the looks!
ReplyDeleteToo bad the flavour wasn't great but it definitely looks awesome. =) Matcha and chocolate sounds like a perfect combination. I'm a sucker for anything matcha.
ReplyDeleteYou beat me to it! I am planning to make this cake next Friday. I've heard, as you mentioned, that the flavor needs help, so I'm hoping I can find a similar recipe with enhanced flavors. If I find one I like, I'll be sure to send it your way.
ReplyDeleteThis looks very nice and easy to prepare! Just wondering what it would be like with 3 types of batter/flavour!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cake!
ReplyDeleteWow this looks so neat! I will have to give it a try:)
ReplyDeleteDude, I made cupcakes (here) - it was painful.
ReplyDeleteZEBRA BUNDT, do it!
ok, that is too cool!!
ReplyDeleteIt is a very pretty cake. Too bad the flavor wasn't there for you. Thanks for the how-to pictures.
ReplyDeleteSo stunning! And I bet with a little tweaking, the flavor could be brought up to snuff.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so very cool! I've seen rainbow versions but "steamed" instead of baked, but now I'm keen to try it out too.
ReplyDeleteI love the effect! I'd probably make it vanilla-almond and chocolate, but I love almond in just about anything. Green tea I prefer on its own. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the effect! I would probably add some amaretto to the vanilla layer ... it's simple, but I love almond-vanilla everything. :)
ReplyDeleteOoo, matcha sounds fantastic! Maybe matcha and chocolate alternating? It looks gorgeous though!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cool! I definitely must try doing this. It's like modern art in cake form. ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is beyond divine!!!! This looks amazing, it sounds like it tastes amazing as well = ) YUM
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely cake! Thank you for showing us step-by step how to make it!
ReplyDeletethis is quite amazing - I've never seen it before! Good luck with moving!
ReplyDeleteI've read on other blogs that the cake was pretty but didn't taste like anything special.
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So gorgeous! Reminds me of the marbleizing kit I had as a kid.
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