Homemade Zebra Cakes

Oh yes, that’s right. Homemade. Zebra. Cakes. Today is my Dad’s birthday, and the originals are a long-time favorite of his. Pete always has a box of them stashed away at home and out at Lower Breaux Bridge. So, when it came time to ring in another year, I thought it would be perfect, and unexpected, to celebrate with my own little homemade recipe for these tasty little snacks.

And they were definitely a hit! They turned out even cuter and tastier than I had imagined. Everyone had their own little mini cake to enjoy . . . and there are a few leftover to fight over for the next few days.

Although the process is a little bit intensive, it was a lot of fun to do with the family and totally worth the fuss.

Ingredients:

Yellow Cake

  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Filling

  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar

White Chocolate Coating

  • 16 oz. white chocolate melting chips
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening

Dark Chocolate Drizzle

  • 4 oz. dark chocolate melting chips

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