Zebra Cake: With Two-tone Stripes, Soft and Truly Delicious

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt

Cooking Steps:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.

Step 6: Divide the batter in half. In one half, mix in cocoa powder to create a chocolate batter.

Step 7: To create the zebra pattern, spoon a dollop of the plain batter into the center of the cake pan. On top of that, add a dollop of chocolate batter. Continue alternating until the pan is filled.

Step 8: Use a knife to create swirls and patterns in the batter, creating the zebra stripes.

Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10: Allow the Zebra Cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Slice and enjoy this visually stunning and delicious Zebra Cake for a delightful treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat!