Monday, October 4, 2010

Zebra Butter Cake



 My parents-in-law are not cake lover but they love butter cake, if I bake butter cake it will finish real fast.



When I saw this zebra butter cake, I immediately told myself I must try it. The butter cakes that I baked previously mostly call for milk but this recipe calling for milk powder which made me curious how the cake will taste like.


Recipe adapted from 萍水相逢 and 平平凡凡，简简单单.

Ingredients :
( A )
200g butter
160g castor sugar
210g eggs (about 4)
250g all purpose flour
10g milk powder
1 tsp baking powder
5g salt
50g water

(B)
7g cocoa powder

Method :
1. Beat butter and sugar till white and fluffy.
2. Add in egg one at a time and beat till well combined after each addition.
3. Fold in sifted flour, baking powder, milk powder and salt, alternate with water until well mixed.
4. Seperate batter into two portions. In one portion of the batter, add in the cocoa powder and mix well.
5. Then spoon in plain and chocolate batter in the cake pan alternately until finish.
6. Bake at pre-heated oven at 160 degree for 45 - 50 mins or until skewer comes out clean.

Verdict?
The cake is moist and very soft, very fragrant with the buttery and milky smell. It is so addictive that I cannot stop at one slice, I wanted to have more but I had to control since I need to take care of my waist hahaha... Just by looking at the photos, I am missing this cake, wish I can have a slice now :P. Definitely a keeper.
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69 comments:

  1. DGOctober 4, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Lovely stripes and great looking cake!

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  2. Somewhere in SingaporeOctober 4, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    I ever tried, but can't get the nice nice zebra line as yours...

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  3. My Little SpaceOctober 4, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Jess, the cake looks moist and fluffy. I want a few slices too. ^_^ Hope you're enjoying your day.
    Kristy

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  4. Honey Bee SweetsOctober 4, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Interesting, seldom see the use of water in cake recipes. I bet contributes the moisture of the cake. :) lovely zebra patterns, made me want to give it a try too. :)

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  5. LinlinOctober 4, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Babe.. can subsitute milk powder + water with milk? If yes what is the measurement?

    Regards
    Lynn

    Thanks for advise hee!!

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  6. Your #1 FanOctober 4, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    The butter cake looks really yummy. I wish I can have a slice too~

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  7. EdithOctober 4, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    J, this is such a pretty cake. I like the stripes you created.

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  8. chingOctober 4, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    条纹做得好漂亮。
    一定花了不少心思慢慢做吧！

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  9. Kitchen CornerOctober 4, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    I like to bake butter cake but it's hardly for me and my hubby to finish up the whole cake. I love to try out this butter cake as the zebra effect looks so nice. Hopefully I could get someone to share some of the cake with me. I've bookmarked this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. CoraineOctober 4, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    HEHE! great job!!
    I tried to make this cake b4, did not measure the ingredients properly and it became 2 layers cake! AHAHAHA..

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  11. WendyinKK October 4, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Oh the milk powder + water is replacing fresh milk.
    My mom loves butter cakes too.
    So does my MIL.
    It's an evergreen cake that never goes out of style.

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  12. busygranOctober 4, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    That's a lovely zebra cake.
    Butter cake has always been an all time favourite. Can never go wrong presenting it as a gift.

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  13. 鲸鱼蓝蓝蓝October 4, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    很棒哦,条纹都很清晰,可以嗅到香味了哦^^

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  14. Shirley @ Kokken69October 4, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    This is definitely one recipe that everyone should keep in their cake file!

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  15. Baking FiendOctober 4, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Nice and moist!

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  16. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverOctober 4, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    my mom and I also like butter cake, I can eat half of this cake, hehehe, look so good.

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  17. QuinnOctober 4, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Thank you so much for posting the recipe in English. I need to try this!

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  18. UnknownOctober 4, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    This is also in my to-do-list, the way you describe make me want to open my fridge, grab the ingredients and start working on it NOW.

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  19. Christine HoOctober 4, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    The pattern inside the cake is very beautiful. Look similar to marble cakes. I love these zebra lines more. :)

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  20. MaryMohOctober 4, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    One of my favourite cakes ....because of the beautiful zebra pattern! :D

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  21. Passionate About BakingOctober 4, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Woah, this looks good Jess. The strips make it look very attractive! You really have the patience to scoop one by one. Think I'll "peng sun" boy! I've not had any butter cake for a long time now. Makes me yearn to have some...

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  22. ICook4FunOctober 4, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful cake. I like how the pattern turn out. Butter cake is the fav of my family too :)

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  23. JoOctober 4, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Jess, this is an absolutely pretty cake and I have always admired zebra cakes. Definitely have to give this a try .. and soon too!

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  24. Blessed HomemakerOctober 4, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    I've always wanted to bake a zebra cake but I'm not a butter cake person. I may try it on cheesecake. Yours look great!

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  25. 欢迎来到-Fi Fi 宝贝的地盘October 4, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    一定很好吃 (^_^)

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  26. ann lowOctober 4, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    I love butter cake too especially my hubby. Next time remember to bake another one for me, OK?

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  27. Jhonny walkerOctober 5, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    Hi..
    I am new to your bake store and it smells yummy in here. I have been in blogtown for ever and yet I have missed this lovely bakery completely!

    Your cake looks awesome. I am going to be back here so often to find out what's baking. In fact oatmeal raisin cookies are my favorite :)

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  28. pigpigscornerOctober 5, 2010 at 3:24 AM

    wow, so pretty and moist!

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  29. chow and chatterOctober 5, 2010 at 4:06 AM

    wow lukcy in laws this cake looks wonderful

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  30. 苏联妈妈October 5, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    find one day i want to bake this butter cake again. urs look so tasty & beautiful texture.

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  31. Angel @ Cook.Bake.LoveOctober 5, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Jess,

    This is a very nice cake, not only of the zebra strips, your cake doesn't have a single crack! It's quite common for a pound cake to crack but urs just look perfect.

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  32. Hearty BakesOctober 5, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Craving for a piece of your cake now Jess! I'm sure you had lotsa fun creating the zebra effect. I had fun baking my zebra cheese cake. Gonna bake a zebra butter cake soon :)

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  33. Noob CookOctober 5, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    looks very good and professional looking. Your in-laws must be impressed ;)

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  34. BakericiousOctober 5, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Thanks DG, I love the stripes too :).

    Somewhere in Singapore, may be I am lucky :).

    Kristy, thanks. I wish I can have a slice now too :P.

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  35. BakericiousOctober 5, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Bee Bee, I believed too the cake is moist due to the water. Try it, you will like it too especially use your favourite cocoa powder :).

    Linlin, you can omit the milk powder and water by replacing the same amount of milk which is 50g.

    Thanks Jet, I am craving for it too :P.

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  36. BakericiousOctober 5, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Thanks Edith :).

    谢谢你Ching，我就一汤匙一汤匙的把蛋糊放进蛋糕盘里 :).

    Grace, I love butter too. If you cant finish, you can share with me, I am glad to collect from you :P.

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  37. BakericiousOctober 5, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Thanks Coraine, I bet the cake still taste delicious if is 2 layers. I am thinking of using this recipe to come out different pattern hahaha...

    Yes Wendy, I think so that the water + milk powder is to replace milk but with milk powder, I do feel the milky taste is stronger.

    Thanks Busygrand and I totally agree with you.

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  38. BakericiousOctober 5, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    谢谢你鲸鱼蓝蓝蓝, 这个蛋糕真的很香 :).

    I totally agree with you Shirley :).

    Thanks Baking Fiend.

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  39. BakericiousOctober 5, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Thanks Sonia, I can eat many slices too if I dun control myself hahaha....

    You are most welcomed Quinn :).

    Neyeeloh, go try out, you won't regret :).

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  40. BakericiousOctober 5, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Thanks Christine. This is actually a marble cake but I made it to zebra design :P.

    Thanks MaryMoh :).

    Thanks Jane. Oh yes, I normally dun ve much patient but I dun mind doing additional steps for baking heeheehee...

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  41. BakericiousOctober 5, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Thanks ICook4Fun. For people I know, mostly like butter cake too.

    Thanks Jo, me too always admire zebra cake, thus I can't wait to create one too :). I shall wait for your bake.

    Blessed Homemaker, yes you can make into cheesecake or I dun mind you give me a large share of butter cake if you bake any :P.

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  42. BakericiousOctober 5, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Buddy,很好吃的，你要吃吗？要的话我烘一个给你吃 :).

    Ann, sure but I need your address 1st :).

    Thanks Jhonny walker for dropping by and hope to see you often :). And thank you so much for your nice words, you brighten my day :).

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  43. BakericiousOctober 5, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Thanks Pigpigscorner.

    Thanks Chow and Chatter.

    Thanks苏联妈妈 and hope you try out this cake soon :).

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  44. BakericiousOctober 5, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks Angel :).

    Thanks Jessie. I told you I baked a zebra cake too when I saw your zebra cheesecake :).

    Thanks Wiffy, my MIL always ask me to bake and sell hahaha...

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  45. MarieOctober 5, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    The cake looks yummy and the photos enhance the taste. Fantastic. Makes me want to grab a bite.

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  46. ElinOctober 5, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Jess...this butter cake looks moist and fluffy. I want a slice too !

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  47. Patricia ScarpinOctober 5, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    I have never made a zebra cake in my life! Shame on me! :D
    This looks beautiful!

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  48. Little Corner of MineOctober 6, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    Love the zebra effect, butter cake can be so fragrant and yummy.

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  49. Cooking GalleryOctober 6, 2010 at 3:35 AM

    Very nice pattern! A few years ago I always wondered how people could make Zebra cakes ;), I think now I somehow know how to make it, but it probably wouldn't look as good as yours...!

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  50. tigerfishOctober 6, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Love those zebra swirls...and can imagine the aroma from the oven while baking this cake.

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  51. Yummy BakesOctober 6, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    very nice zebra lines and the cake looks delicious.

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  52. WenOctober 6, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Lovely Zebra butter cake! Just added it into my very long to bake list.

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  53. Joudie's Mood FoodOctober 6, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Love the stripes. Looks so fun and very very naughty! Yumm!

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  54. Umm MymoonahOctober 7, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Wow! That Looks perfectly layered.

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  55. AnonymousOctober 7, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    The marbling effect is perfect. WOWW!

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  56. Angie's RecipesOctober 7, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    Perfect stripes! The cake requires patience an skill.

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  57. Mary BergfeldOctober 7, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    The appearance of your cake is really striking. It is good to hear that it is also delicious. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  58. Chef Dennis LittleyOctober 8, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    I love butter cakes, and I have never had a zebra butter cake, it sounds so good! I love how those lines of chocolate just wave thru that lovely cake! Wish I could taste it now!!

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  59. AimeiOctober 8, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    wow this looks so pretty and so good!

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  60. BakericiousOctober 11, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Thanks Marie, the cake is delicious!

    Elin, I hope I can have a slice now too :P.

    Thanks Patricia, you can bake it anytime, you are baking expert!

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  61. BakericiousOctober 11, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Thanks Little Corner of Mine.

    Cooking Gallery, it is not difficult to make zebra cake. That was my 1st time making it and if I can make it so can you :).

    Tigerfish, I love the zebra swirls too.

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  62. BakericiousOctober 11, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Thanks Yummy Koh.

    Thanks Wen, hahaha... seem everyone have a long to bake list.

    Thanks Joudie's Mood Food.

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  63. BakericiousOctober 11, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Thank Umm Mymoonah.

    Thanks Crusabakes.

    Thanks Angie, it is much more easier than frosting :).

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  64. BakericiousOctober 11, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Thanks Mary.

    Thanks Chef Dennis. Try it, this cake is good :).

    Thanks Aimei.

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  65. Linda Vandermeer McCubbinOctober 14, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    I adore these zebra cakes, must try one myself one day, yours looks delish

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  66. AnonymousOctober 26, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    I'm a noob at baking. This will be my very first time baking a cake, so I'll be following your recipe closely. Could you explain in a little more detail how you make the alternate swirls in your cake? You mentioned alternate scooping the batter into the cake tin but I can't figure how the swirls come about. Thanks for sharing.

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  67. BakericiousOctober 26, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Linda, I love the zebra stripes too, do give it a try, you will love your bake too :).

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  68. BakericiousOctober 26, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    Anonymous, thanks for your interest to try out this recipe.

    You may watch the following video clip for better understanding on how to create the swirls. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBZ8O1-3jKo

    I didnt use pipping bag to pipe out the batter, I used spoons instead. 1 spoon for original batter and 1 spoon for chocolate batter. I scooped 1 spoon of original batter and placed on the center of cake pan, then 1 spoon of chocolate batter on top of the original batter, then another spoon of original batter on top of the chocolate batter, repeat the process until finish all the batter.

    Hope you are clearer by now and wish you all the success on your baking!

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    This looks amazing! I can't believe I have never made a butter cake!

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