Rainbow Zebra Cake Recipe

Serving Details

This Rainbow Zebra Cake serves 12 people and is perfect for birthday parties or celebrations!

Recipe Description

The Rainbow Zebra Cake is a stunning dessert that combines colorful layers with a classic vanilla and chocolate flavor. This eye-catching cake not only looks amazing but also delivers a delightful taste that will impress your guests.

Cooking Time

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes

Nutritional Ingredients

• For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Food coloring (red, yellow, green, blue)
• For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional)

FAQs

1. Can I make this cake ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake the cake layers ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. Frost before serving for the best taste.

2. How do I achieve the zebra effect?

Use a piping bag to alternate between the vanilla and chocolate batter when pouring into the cake pans, creating a striped pattern.

3. Can I use different colors?

Absolutely! Feel free to use any colors you’d like to create your desired rainbow effect.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter into four bowls. Leave one bowl plain, and color the others with food coloring (red, yellow, green, blue).
7. In each prepared cake pan, pour a spoonful of the batters in the center, alternating colors until the pans are filled.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
10. For the frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add color if desired.
11. Once the cakes are cool, frost the layers with the prepared frosting, stacking them on top of each other.
12. Decorate the top as desired, and enjoy your Rainbow Zebra Cake!