Swirled Zebra Cake

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2

Swirled Zebra Cake that will delight your taste buds

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

256

Sugar

44g

Fat

Looking for the perfect dessert recipe to impress your friends and family? Look no further than this delicious Swirled Zebra Cake! This stunning dessert combines the rich flavors of vanilla and chocolate in a visually stunning swirled design that is sure to delight any crowd. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, holiday, or other special occasion, this cake is sure to be a hit. And with its good-for-you ingredients, you can feel good about indulging in a slice (or two!).

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large bowl, whisk eggs and yogurt until smooth.
3.	Gradually add sugar while whisking continuously.
4.	In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
5.	Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients while stirring continuously.
6.	Separate the batter into two equal parts.
7.	Add cocoa powder to one half and mix until smooth.
8.	Take a lightly greased baking dish and pour two spoonfuls of plain batter into the center.
9.	Pour in two spoonfuls of chocolate batter on top of the plain batter.
10.	Continue pouring alternate spoonfuls of plain and chocolate batter in the center until you use up all of the batter.
11.	Once done, tap the baking dish gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles that may be trapped.
12.	Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
13.	Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the baking dish.
14.	Run a knife around the cake to loosen it, and carefully remove it from the dish.
15.	Allow it to cool for an additional 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

A classic and visually stunning dessert that is perfect for any celebration or special occasion.
The delicious vanilla and chocolate flavors blended together make for a delightful treat that is sure to please both adults and children alike.

CONS

This cake may not be suitable for those who are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy, as it contains yogurt.
Additionally, the sugar and all-purpose flour used in the recipe may not be suitable for those following a low-carb or low-sugar diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake contains yogurt, which is a good source of protein and calcium. Additionally, the cocoa powder used in the recipe contains antioxidants that are good for heart health.

	4 eggs
	1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
	2 cups sugar
	2 cups all-purpose flour
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	2 tablespoons cocoa powder