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Copycat Zebra Cakes

Delicious Copycat Zebra Cakes to Relive Sweet Childhood Memories

A nostalgic recipe for Copycat Zebra Cakes that brings back sweet childhood memories with every bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Can substitute with gluten-free mix if needed.
  • 1 cup Milk Ensures moist, tender cake.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) For enriched flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Don't skimp on quality.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for structure and moisture.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Should be at room temperature.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for lump-free frosting.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Adjusts frosting consistency.
For the Coating
  • 1 package Almond Bark (vanilla) Can swap with white chocolate chips.
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips For decorative drizzle.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • 3-inch cookie cutter
  • Zip lock bag
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Copycat Zebra Cakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, milk, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Pour the prepared batter into a parchment-lined baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  3. Flip the cake onto another parchment-lined tray and place it in the freezer for 1 hour.
  4. Whip the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then add milk to achieve the desired frosting consistency.
  5. Use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut out circles from the frozen cake. Pipe buttercream filling on one half and sandwich with another half. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  6. Melt almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals. Dip each assembled cake into the melted almond bark, fully coating its sides.
  7. Drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate chips on top. Allow cakes to harden on a wire rack.
  8. Serve cold or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Copycat Zebra Cakes bring back childhood memories and are perfect for sharing.

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