Best 7 Famous Chocolate Wafer Cake Zebra Cake Easy Recipes

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The chocolate wafer cake, also known as the zebra cake, is a classic dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It is made with layers of chocolate wafers, whipped cream, and chocolate ganache, and is often decorated with chocolate shavings or sprinkles. The zebra cake gets its name from its distinctive stripes, which are created by alternating layers of chocolate and vanilla wafers. This cake is a relatively easy dessert to make, and it is perfect for any occasion. If you are looking for a delicious and impressive dessert that is sure to be a hit, then the chocolate wafer cake is the perfect choice for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NO-BAKE ICEBOX ZEBRA CAKE



No-Bake Icebox Zebra Cake image

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 9 ounce package chocolate wafer cookies
¼ cup grated chocolate

Steps:

  • Place the cream in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until it is fluffy and soft. Add the sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until the cream holds stiff peaks. (When you lift a beater or whisk straight up, the whipped cream should form a peak that stands up.)
  • Spread a scant tablespoon of whipped cream on each cookie. Press cookies together to make 3-inch stacks. Spread an inch wide line of whipped cream down a plate or serving platter.
  • Assemble cookie stacks into a log on the plate along the line of whipped cream. Generously frost the cookie log with remaining whipped cream and sprinkle with grated chocolate.
  • Cover tightly with saran wrap and refrigerate overnight. To serve, slice diagonally to create striped pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 46 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FAMOUS CHOCOLATE WAFER CAKE



Famous Chocolate Wafer Cake image

Famous Chocolate Wafer Cake, with it's chocolatey and sweet cream goodness, is one of easiest and most delicious no-bake desserts you will ever make!

Provided by Sherri Hagymas

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

19 oz pkg. FAMOUS Chocolate Wafers
16 oz carton whipping cream
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat cream with mixer on high speed
  • Add vanilla and sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread a couple of teaspoons of whipped cream onto each wafer and begin stacking on top of each other.
  • As it gets longer lay it down on edge on a long platter and continue adding the additional wafers.
  • Frost with remaining whipped cream.
  • Top with shaved chocolate or chocolate sprinkles if desired.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Cut diagonal slices to serve.
  • ENJOY!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 kcal, Carbohydrate 71 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 648 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ZEBRA CAKE III



Zebra Cake III image

This easy-to-make icebox cake seems to be as popular today as it was 50 years ago.

Provided by Joanne L. Hayes

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies
¼ cup grated chocolate

Steps:

  • Beat cream in a large glass or metal mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the cream holds stiff peaks. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the whipped cream should form a sharp peak that holds its shape.
  • Spread a generous teaspoon of whipped cream on each cookie. Press cookies together to make 3-inch stacks.
  • Spread a 1-inch wide line of whipped cream down center of a serving platter. Assemble cookie stacks into a log on platter following the line of whipped cream.
  • Frost cookie log with remaining whipped cream and sprinkle with grated chocolate.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  • To serve, slice diagonally to create striped pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 269.6 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

CHOCOLATE WAFER ICE BOX CAKE



Chocolate Wafer Ice Box Cake image

My daughter whipped this up for dessert on Easter Sunday. It was delicious and very easy to make. It didn't last long as we all wanted seconds--at least I did. When I went over the next day, it was gone. You use those thin yummy chocolate wafer cookies. They are so good.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h15m

Yield 1 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 3/4 cups heavy cream (chilled)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
36 nabisco famous chocolate wafer cookies
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
2 tablespoons rainbow multicolored sugar nonpareils or 2 tablespoons candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Whip 1 1/2 cups of the cream, 1/4 cup of the confectioners sugar and the vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until you have soft peaks.
  • Stack 6 cookies on top of each other, spreading about 1 tablespoon whipped cream on top of each wafer, and topping the final wafer in the stack with some whipped cream.
  • Repeat until you have 6 stacks of 6 wafers.
  • Lay the cookie stack on their sides, next to each other, on a rimmed baking sheet to make a 14" log.
  • Wrap the log in plastic wrap and freeze till firm, at least 6 hours.
  • When ready, combine the remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, the remaining 1/4 cup confectioners sugar, and the cocoa powder in a medium bowl and whip with mixer until it holds stiff peaks.
  • Spread the cocoa whipped cream evenly over the log.
  • Loosen the cake from the baking sheet with a wide spatula and carefully transfer to a long serving platter.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 15-20 min before slicing.
  • Sprinkle the nonpareils just before serving because they might bleed from the moisture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3463.5, Fat 274.4, SaturatedFat 160.8, Cholesterol 901, Sodium 1504.8, Carbohydrate 240.8, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 124.2, Protein 29.8

CHOCOLATE-AND-VANILLA ZEBRA CAKE



Chocolate-and-Vanilla Zebra Cake image

Striking stripes of vanilla and chocolate hide beneath a thick coating of glossy chocolate frosting in this dramatic cake. Best of all, it's surprisingly simple to pull off; the pattern is created by alternating spoonfuls of batter in the center of the pans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 large eggs, separated, plus 4 more whites, room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups whole milk, room temperature
1/2 cup safflower oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
2/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
10 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush two 9-inch round cake pans with butter. Line bottoms of pans with parchment rounds; brush parchment with butter.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined, 30 seconds. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites and granulated sugar until light, opaque, and foamy, about 2 minutes. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk, butter, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Add flour mixture; whisk until smooth. In another large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, 1/3 cup milk, and cocoa. Add 3 1/4 cups of vanilla batter to cocoa mixture and whisk until smooth. Whisk remaining scant 3 tablespoons milk into remaining vanilla batter.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup vanilla batter into center of each prepared pan. Spoon 1/4 cup chocolate batter into each center, directly on top of vanilla batter. Repeat, always spooning batter into centers of pans, and occasionally tapping pan firmly on work surface to ensure even distribution, until all batter is used (batters should appear as concentric rings).
  • Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until cakes are puffed slightly and a tester inserted into centers comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack; let cool 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto rack, remove parchment, and let cool completely.
  • Frosting: Meanwhile, whisk together cocoa, espresso powder, salt, hot water, and vanilla until a smooth paste forms. Beat butter with confectioners' sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in chocolate, then cocoa mixture and corn syrup, until smooth.
  • Trim tops of cakes flat. Transfer one cake, trimmed-side up, to a cake plate or stand lined with parchment strips. Spread 3/4 cup frosting evenly over top. Place remaining cake layer on top, trimmed-side down. Spread remaining frosting evenly over top and sides of cake. Remove parchment strips; serve. Cake can be stored, uncovered, at room temperature up to 12 hours, or refrigerated, uncovered, up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

ZEBRA CAKE



Zebra Cake image

Make and share this Zebra Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BakingBelle

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h7m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (16 ounce) package chocolate wafers
1 -1 1/2 cup whipped topping

Steps:

  • Take two chocolate wafers and sandwich them together with half a teaspoon of whipped topping. Put an additional half teaspoon on top of the top cookie. Set this stack down on its side on a plate and continue stacking sideways until you have a 14-inch long log. On the outside, frost the remaining whipped topping so that it covers the rest of the cake.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for about five hours. Take it out and let it thaw in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Slice it. On the inside, it will be striped. Just like a zebra!

GIANT ZEBRA 'BOX' CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Giant Zebra 'Box' Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, yellow cake mix, white chocolate chip, coconut oil, dark chocolate chip, cooling rack, pastry bag

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup whipped cream
½ cup marshmallow fluff
1 yellow cake mix, baked according to package instructions in 2 9-inch (23 cm) cake pans and cooled completely
2 cups white chocolate chip
2 tablespoons coconut oil
¼ cup dark chocolate chip, melted
cooling rack, for glazing cake
pastry bag

Steps:

  • Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the whipped cream and marshmallow fluff. Beat with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Use a serrated knife to carefully remove the domed top from the cakes, leaving a flat, even surface. Save the scraps for later - you can eat them with leftover melted chocolate or crumbled over ice cream.
  • Spread the filling over the bottom cake, leaving about ¾-inch (2 cm) border around the edge. Place the other cake upside down on top of the filling.
  • Trim the cake into a hexagon. Transfer the cake to a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Make the coating: Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a medium heatproof bowl and set it over the pan (make sure the bottom of the bowl isn't touching the water). When the white chocolate and coconut oil begin to melt, mix together until smooth. Be careful, as the bowl will be very hot.
  • Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the cake. Use a knife to spread to the edges and down the sides. Once smooth, run a knife under the edges of the cake so it doesn't stick to the rack and place the cake in the refrigerator until the coating is set, 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer the melted dark chocolate chips to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Carefully pipe chocolate zebra stripes onto the cake. Return to the refrigerator to set for 10-15 minutes. Remove the cake once the stripes are dry.
  • To serve, slowly and carefully slice with a serrated knife so the shell doesn't crack. Score the slices with a paring knife before cutting to make it easier, if needed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 54 grams

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your cake batter mix together more smoothly and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you're making the chocolate ganache frosting, be sure to use high-quality chocolate: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the frosting.
  • If you're making the whipped cream frosting, be sure to use heavy cream: This will help the frosting hold its shape.
  • Decorate the cake however you like: You can use sprinkles, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or anything else you like.

Conclusion:

Zebra cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist chocolate and vanilla cake layers and its rich and creamy frosting, zebra cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give zebra cake a try.

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