Zebra Cakes
Zebra cakes are delicious, individually wrapped snack cakes featuring layers of vanilla cake and cream filling, adorned with chocolate stripes for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Cake Layers
- 1 box Vanilla cake mix Follow package instructions for best results.
- 1 stick Butter Melted, for mixing into the cake.
- 3 large Eggs To bind the cake mix.
For the Creamy Filling
- 1 cup Buttercream Store-bought or homemade.
For the Icing and Stripes
- 1 cup White chocolate coating Melted for coating the cake.
- 1/4 cup Dark chocolate Melted for stripes.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions.
- Prepare the vanilla cake mix by combining it with melted butter and eggs.
- Pour the batter into two round baking pans and bake as directed.
Assembly
- Once cakes are baked, allow them to cool completely.
- Spread buttercream filling between the two layers of cake.
- Coat the outside of the stacked cake with white chocolate icing.
- Use a piping bag to add chocolate stripes on top of the icing.
Notes
For a playful twist, try using colored icings instead of chocolate for a fun variation. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.