Dairy-Free Zebra Cake

Delight your taste buds with this show-stopping Dairy-Free Zebra Cake—a visually stunning dessert with bold chocolate and vanilla stripes baked into every slice. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and cocoa powder, this recipe swaps out traditional dairy for creamy almond milk, making it perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, the cake uses a creative layering technique to achieve its signature zebra pattern, ensuring both kids and adults are wowed at first glance. With its moist, fluffy texture and rich, natural flavors, this elegant yet simple cake is ideal for birthdays, tea parties, or any occasion that calls for an eye-catching centerpiece. Perfect for vegans or anyone seeking a dairy-free treat, this dairy-free zebra cake is as delicious as it is beautiful!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 g All-purpose flour
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 200 g Sugar
• 120 ml Neutral vegetable oil (such as canola or sunflower oil)
• 240 ml Unsweetened almond milk (or any other dairy-free milk of choice)
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp White vinegar
• 30 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp Hot water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

Step 3

In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, mix the vegetable oil, almond milk, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Divide the batter equally into two separate bowls. In one of the bowls, add the cocoa powder and hot water, then mix until smooth to create the chocolate batter.

Step 6

To create the zebra pattern, spoon 2 tablespoons of the vanilla batter into the center of the prepared pan. Immediately spoon 2 tablespoons of the chocolate batter right on top of the vanilla batter. Continue alternating batters (2 tablespoons at a time), always aiming for the center of the previous layer. The batter will spread outward in concentric circles as you go, forming the zebra pattern.

Step 7

Once all the batter is used, gently tap the pan on the countertop to remove any air bubbles and ensure an even distribution.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Enjoy your dairy-free zebra cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(948.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3059.6

Total Fat 130.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2259.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 453.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 201.9g
Protein 38.0g	0%

Vitamin D 101.4IU	0%
Calcium 540.3mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 965.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.4%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 57.8%