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By: Zebra Cake: Adorable Cake Recipe & Tutorial - Chelsweets

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It's made with delicious marble cake layers and frosted with homemade buttercream frosting.","image":["https://chelsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/recipe-card-v2-scaled-720×720.jpg","https://chelsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/recipe-card-v2-scaled-720×540.jpg","https://chelsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/recipe-card-v2-scaled.jpg","https://chelsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/recipe-card-v2-scaled-720×405.jpg","https://chelsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/recipe-card-v2-scaled-735×1103.jpg"%5D,"recipeCategory":"Cakes","recipeCuisine":"American","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT34M","performTime":"PT2H34M","totalTime":"PT2H49M","recipeIngredient":["3 cup all-purpose flour (390 grams)","3 cups granulated sugar (600 grams)","2 1/2 tsp baking powder (10 grams)","1 tsp salt (5 grams)","1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (226 grams) u2013 2 sticks","2 tsp. vanilla extract (9 grams)","1 cup egg whites (or about 7 egg whites) (244 grams)","1 1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature (360 grams)","1/8 cup vegetable oil (28 grams)","*additional ingredients for the chocolate cake are listed below","1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa (33 grams)","1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)","1/2 tsp baking powder (2 grams)","1/4 tsp salt (1 gram)","1/4 cup egg whites (60 grams, or 2 egg whites)","1/4 cup buttermilk (45 grams)","3 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (678 grams)","1 Tbsp vanilla extract (12 grams)","1 tsp salt (6 grams)","11 cups powdered sugar (1375 grams)","1/3 cup heavy cream (or whipping cream) (75 grams)","1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted and cooled – to be added later (85 grams)","1 Tbsp heavy cream – to be added later (15 grams)","black gel food coloring","3 cups mini marshmallows (150 grams)","4 1/2 cups puffed rice cereal (68 grams)","1 Tbsp black fondant","3 Tbsp white fondant","2 Tbsp pink fondant","2 toothpicks","Small offset spatula","Small acetate sheet","small round frosting tip","Cake dowel or bubble tea straw","Spinning Cake Stand","Large piping bags"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Preheat oven to 350u00b0F / 175 C. 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Cover the buttercream with plastic wrap to prevent crusting, then set aside.","position":20,"name":"Wait to color some of the frosting black…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_20"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Stack and frost cake layers on a 10-inch greaseproof cake board or cake drum using a dab of frosting to help stick the first cake layer to the board.","position":21,"name":"Stack and frost cake layers on a 10-inch…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_21"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Add an even layer of buttercream between each cake layer with a large offset spatula, and stack them in the following order: 6-inch, 6-inch, tapered 6-inch, 4-inch, 4-inch, tapered 6-inch, 6-inch, tapered 6-inch.","position":22,"name":"Add an even layer of buttercream between each…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_22"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Once the cake layers are stacked, insert a wooden dowel or bubble tea straw through them to give the cake stability as you frost it.","position":23,"name":"Once the cake layers are stacked, insert a…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_23"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Spread a thin coat of frosting around the the cake to fully cover the cake layers. Smooth using a bench scraper and/or acetate sheet, then chill the cake in the fridge (20 minutes) or freezer (10 minutes) until the frosting is firm to the touch.","position":24,"name":"Spread a thin coat of frosting around the…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_24"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"While the crumb coat chills, make the cake-decorating friendly rice krispies to create our zebra's limbs and head.","position":25,"name":"While the crumb coat chills, make the cake-decorating…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_25"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Place 3 cups of mini marshmallows in a heatproof bowl and heat in the microwave for 45-60 seconds at full power until the marshmallows are melted (mine usually take about 1 minute to melt fully).","position":26,"name":"Place 3 cups of mini marshmallows in a…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_26"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Pour in 4 1/2 cups of rice krispies or puffed rice cereal and stir until the cereal is fully coated in melted marshmallows.","position":27,"name":"Pour in 4 1/2 cups of rice krispies…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_27"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Grease your hands with cooking spray then shape 2 hind legs, 2 thin front legs and a head by compacting the rice krispies firmly in your hands.","position":28,"name":"Grease your hands with cooking spray then shape…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_28"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Place the legs against the cake as you make them to make sure they're proportionate, shaped properly, and fit around the cake.","position":29,"name":"Place the legs against the cake as you…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_29"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Add a second, thicker layer of white buttercream around the cake then chill the cake again in the fridge (20 minutes) or freezer (10 minutes) until the second coat of frosting firms up.","position":30,"name":"Add a second, thicker layer of white buttercream…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_30"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Place 1/2 cup of buttercream in a small bowl and color grey with a small squirt of black gel food coloring. Place in a small piping bag and pipe two large ovals on the zebra's body and face to make its tummy and snout.","position":31,"name":"Place 1/2 cup of buttercream in a small…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_31"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Press the rice krispie treat legs into place. They should still be slightly warm and should stick in place with a bit of pressure. If they're not sticking, use a little extra buttercream to keep them in place.","position":32,"name":"Press the rice krispie treat legs into place….","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_32"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Cover the rice krispies in a thick layer of white buttercream. Smooth using a small offset spatula and an acetate sheet.","position":33,"name":"Cover the rice krispies in a thick layer…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_33"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Color the remaining buttercream black by adding 1/2 cup of melted and cooled dark chocolate chips, a Tbsp of heavy cream and a generous squirt of black gel food coloring. Place this frosting a small piping bag fit with a round frosting tip and set aside.","position":34,"name":"Color the remaining buttercream black by adding 1/2…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_34"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Chill the cake again in the fridge (20 minutes) or freezer (10 minutes) until the second coat of frosting firms up.","position":35,"name":"Chill the cake again in the fridge (20…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_35"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Pipe black buttercream stripes all over the cake, and on the zebra's feet to look like hooves. Use the same buttercream to pipe a mane of black butter cream fur down the back of the zebra's head.","position":36,"name":"Pipe black buttercream stripes all over the cake,…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_36"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Roll out the black, white and pink fondant and use circle cutters to cut out the eyes, ears, nostrils, and cheeks. Place the fondant facial features and ears on the chilled cake with a small dab of buttercream and/or toothpicks.","position":37,"name":"Roll out the black, white and pink fondant…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_37"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Let the cake sit out at room temperature for 1-2 hours before serving to make it easier to cut.","position":38,"name":"Let the cake sit out at room temperature…","url":"https://chelsweets.com/zebra-cake/#mv_create_349_38"}],"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Zebra Cake","description":"This adorable zebra cake is made with zebra cake layers, and is decorated with buttercream and rice krispies to look just lik […]

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im planning on making this cake.. can it be stored at room temp and for how long? ( before cutting and once fully assembled)

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