This vegan zebra cake is as pretty as it is delicious — ribbons of vanilla and chocolate batter swirl into a striking marble pattern, all baked right in a skillet. No oven, no eggs, no dairy: just simple pantry ingredients and a little patience on the stove. If you love marbled cakes, our Vanilla-Chocolate Zebra Cake and Healthy Chocolate Layer Cake are well worth a look, and Allrecipes has more ideas for easy vegan baking.
Ingredients
- 200 g flour
- 200 g sugar
- 10 g baking powder
- 90 g vegetable oil
- 200 ml plant milk or water
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- For the glaze:
- 250 g powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil or water
Instructions
- Mix the batter, divide in two, and add cocoa to one half.
- Pour alternating layers into a skillet, cover with a lid, and bake on low heat (3 out of 9) for 40–50 minutes, until a skewer comes out dry.
- Wipe condensation from inside the lid every 15 minutes.
- Soak the finished cake with 150 ml of plant milk and pour over the glaze.
Tips
- Pour each layer slowly into the center of the skillet so the stripes spread evenly.
- Keep the heat low and steady — a gentle bake keeps the cake soft and moist, as Serious Eats explains in its guide to stovetop baking.
- For another chocolate treat, try our Chocolate Cake with Cottage Cheese Swirl — its marbled top is just as beautiful.
Nutrition
Per 100 g: 235 kcal, protein 8.1 g, fat 9.9 g, carbs 28.2 g.