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Zebra Cake

This tender, moist, decadent Zebra Cake is simple when you follow our easy step-by-step instructions. Your friends and family will be excited to dive into the stripes. Perfect for any African-themed party too.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bundt cake, cake, Chocolate Cake, dessert, zebra bundt cake, zebra cake
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 853kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 package 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar raw or white
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream at room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 1 cup melted dark chocolate cooled slightly

For the chocolate glaze:

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt cake pan.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer on medium speed to cream together the butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the sour cream and whole milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide the batter into two separate bowls. Add the melted chocolate to one of the bowls and stir until combined. If the batter becomes too thick, thin it with milk so that both batters are of equal consistency.

Making the Stripes

  • Transfer each batter to a separate piping bag. Cut the tip of the bags so each has a 1/2-inch wide opening. Pipe a circle of one batter into the bundt pan, then flatten it down with a spoon or rubber spatula.
  • Pipe a circle of the other batter on top of the first circle. Repeat until the pan is full.
  • Tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove any air pockets and help the batter spread evenly.
  • Bake the cake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Glaze

  • To make the chocolate glaze, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan on low heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour the chocolate chips into the pan.
  • Let sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the glaze into a glass measuring cup with a pour spout or small creamer.
  • Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 853kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 508mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 60g