From Sally's Baking Addiction
Zebra Cake
- Time
- 4 hr 30 min
- Makes
- 12
- Ingredients
- 22
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Ingredients
- 3 and 1/2 cups (413g) sifted all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (75g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!)
- 1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons milk or buttermilk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1/3 cup (27g) unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 12 ounces (339g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature*
- 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 and 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2/3 cup (55g) unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- pinch salt
- sprinkles for decorating, if desired
The method
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