When we need to make a cake for an occasion, the first thing that comes to mind are the most popular bakes. This list includes cheesecakes, apple pies, and cream puffs, and bundt cakes drizzled with icing. This time, we suggest making a well-known treat that was once in high demand and made almost every week. It's the zebra cake, which looks great and tastes even better. To enhance its flavor, it’s worth adding sparkling water. With this trick, everyone will start asking for the recipe.
Recipe for Zebra Cake
Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 2.5 cups of wheat flour
- 1.5 cups of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
Instructions:
- Start preparing the dessert by separating the eggs. Beat the egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Once the mixture is ready, begin adding the egg yolks one at a time, mixing thoroughly to create a smooth batter. Sift in the flour and baking powder, and mix again until well combined.
- Finally, pour in the sparkling water, but be sure to control the amount so the batter doesn’t become too thin. If it does, add a bit more flour.
- Divide the smooth batter into two equal parts. Add the sifted cocoa powder to one part and mix thoroughly to avoid lumps.
- Line a baking tin with parchment paper. Then, alternate pouring the two batters into the tin. You can gently swirl the batters with a toothpick at the end to create new patterns.
- Place the prepared cake in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for about an hour. To ensure the cake is done, you can perform the "dry toothpick" test. After baking, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool. You can also drizzle it with chocolate glaze if you like.
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