Description
A stunning zebra-striped vanilla and chocolate cake layered with a decadent cream cheese Oreo frosting. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) crushed Oreo cookies (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, mixing well.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter in half. To one half, add cocoa powder mixed with water and stir until smooth.
- To create the zebra pattern, spoon 2 tbsp of vanilla batter into the center of the prepared pan, then 2 tbsp of chocolate batter on top. Continue alternating batters until the pans are full.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Fold in crushed Oreos.
- Frost the cooled cakes and stack them. Decorate with extra Oreo crumbs if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain the zebra pattern.
- Chill cakes before frosting for cleaner layers.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: zebra cake, oreo frosting, cream cheese frosting, marble cake, chocolate vanilla cake