Chocolate & Banana Zebra Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate & Banana Zebra Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 2 cups caster sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla essence; 1/2 cup yoghurt; 2 cups plain flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda (bi-carbonate); 1 heaped tbsp cocoa powder; 1 small banana (mashed); A dash of lemon

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven at 170 degrees.
2
Prepare the baking tin (use round instead of square for better result) by lining it with a butter paper or grease it with oil and dust it all around with plain flour.
3
Sieve together the plain flour, baking powder and baking soda.
4
In a mixing bowl mix the sugar and the oil well. Add vanilla essence, eggs and gently beat the eggs to incorporate them well.
5
Add the yoghurt and mix it well but ensure that you do not over beat the batter.
6
Gradually add the flour mix and incorporate it well into the wet batter. Once done, divide the batter into two equal portions.
7
Mash the banana and add a dash of lemon so that it does not blacken. (Do not mash it earlier coz it may lead the banana to change its colour)
8
To one portion add the cocoa powder and to the other add the mashed banana.
9
Mix each one of them them well into the respective batters.
10
For Layering:
11
Pour in 3 tbsp of the banana batter in the centre of the tin. Do not wait for it to spread. Immediately on top of the banana batter add the chocolate batter. Keep repeating the process by adding each batter on top of the other till the whole batter is over. Do NOT try spreading out the batter. Each spoon of batter added on top will push the previous layer towards outside.
12
Bake the cake at 170 degrees for about 45-50 minutes or till a tooth pick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
13
Perfect with a piping hot cup of coffee or tea.

1015

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 2 cups caster sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla essence, and more.

Yes, Chocolate & Banana Zebra Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate & Banana Zebra Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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