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Little Debbie Zebra Cakes

Little Debbie Zebra Cakes: A Homemade Nostalgia Bite

These Homemade Little Debbie Zebra Cakes capture nostalgic flavors and are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix Feel free to substitute with homemade vanilla cake.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing.
For the Marshmallow Filling
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff Homemade marshmallow cream can also be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Using real vanilla beans can elevate the taste.
For the Coating
  • 2 cups Candy Melts or White Chocolate Chips Candy melts are recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Use as needed to achieve a smooth texture.
  • 1/2 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips For drizzling zebra stripes.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • wire rack
  • piping bag
  • Microwave
  • parchment paper
  • Sheet tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, prepare the vanilla cake mix as per the package instructions until smooth.
  2. Spread the batter evenly on a parchment-lined sheet tray and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Beat softened unsalted butter until creamy, then add confectioners' sugar and marshmallow fluff, mixing until smooth.
  4. Cut the cooled cake into rectangles. Spread a layer of marshmallow buttercream on one rectangle, then sandwich with another.
  5. Chill filled cakes in the freezer for 20 minutes for easier coating.
  6. Melt candy melts or white chocolate chips in a microwave, stirring until smooth; add coconut oil if needed.
  7. Dip each layered cake into the melted coating, ensuring full coverage, and allow excess to drip off.
  8. Melt semisweet chocolate chips and drizzle over the coated cakes in a zigzag pattern for zebra stripes.
  9. Cool the coated cakes on a wire rack until chocolate is set and then enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 160IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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