Best Famous Chocolate Wafer Cake Zebra Cake Easy Recipes

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ZEBRA CAKE III



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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

FAMOUS CHOCOLATE WAFER CAKE (ZEBRA CAKE) EASY



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My family has been making this dessert for over 80 years. It was first introduced by Nabisco in 1929 as "Chocolate Wafer Icebox Cake". My mom, now almost 90, remembers her mother serving this to her when she was a child. As the wafers sit overnight, they become cake-like and incredibly delicious! Combined with real, hand-whipped...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Chocolate

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups chilled whipping cream, unwhipped
1 9 oz. package nabisco famous chocolate wafers

Steps:

  • 1. Combine whipped cream and vanilla in a glass bowl. Beat with mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • 2. Spread just a tsp. of whipped cream onto each wafer. Stack wafers together. Then stand on edge on serving platter to make log.
  • 3. Frost with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • 4. Cut dessert diagonally into 14 slices. Store leftover cake (...if any =) ) in refrigerator.
  • 5. Decorate with mini chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, nuts, toasted coconut or (my favorite) just serve as is!

CHOCOLATE-AND-VANILLA ZEBRA CAKE



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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.

MINI CHOCOLATE WAFER CAKES



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I first made these cakes for a friend when I lived in the dorms at college and had no access to appliances. Little did I know I would be making them 20 years later for my children! -Lara Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
24 chocolate wafers
Chocolate syrup
Heart-shaped sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream, cocoa, sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Arrange eight wafers on the bottom of a foil-lined 9-in. square baking pan. Spoon or pipe about 2 tablespoons cream mixture onto each. Repeat layers twice, making eight stacks. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, transfer to dessert plates. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; top with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE-MINT ICEBOX CAKE



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This old-fashioned no-bake cake has just three components: store-bought cookies, homemade mint whipped cream, and chocolate chips.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 3/4 cups heavy cream, chilled
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon mint extract
1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers
1 cup miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Make the mint cream: With an electric mixer, beat heavy cream, sugar, and mint extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Line a serving platter with two sheets of wax paper side by side. Assemble the cake: Spread each wafer with about 1/2 tablespoon mint cream, forming stacks. Lay stacks horizontally along seam of paper, pressing gently to form a log. With small spatula or knife, cover log with remaining mint cream. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
  • To serve, gently remove wax paper from underneath cake (holding cake in place with a metal spatula, if necessary), and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Slice cake diagonally with a serrated knife.

3-INGREDIENT ICE BOX CAKE



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This ice box cake is fancy enough for company yet so easy to make.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Cake     Birthday     Chocolate     Summer     Milk/Cream

Yield Serves 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
4 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
Pinch of kosher salt
18 ounces chocolate wafer cookies
Special Equipment
The base of a 9-inch-diameter springform pan or large, flat plate or platter; a large star tip and a pastry bag (optional)

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer on medium-low speed, beat 3 cups cream, 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
  • Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on base of springform pan. Top with a single layer of cookies (if using a plate, arrange inside a 9" circumference). Continue layering cream and cookies, ending with a layer of cream, until all cookies are used (you should have 8 layers). Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
  • Using electric mixer on high speed, beat remaining 1 1/2 cups cream and 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar in a large bowl until soft peaks form. If using, fit pastry bag with tip; transfer whipped cream to bag. Pipe cream all over top and sides, or use a spatula to frost top and sides of cake with cream.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cake can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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