Zebra Cake Without Bake
9 servings
40 minutes
No-bake 'Zebra' cake is a refined treat that combines the tenderness of sour cream frosting with the rich flavor of cocoa. This dessert is named for its characteristic stripes resembling a zebra's coloring. The recipe has roots in Russian cuisine, where such simple and quick baking options are especially valued. It requires no thermal processing, making it perfect for summer days or when you want something sweet without extra hassle. The combination of chocolate cookies, airy sour cream layers, and aromatic cocoa creates a harmony of flavors, while the addition of fruits makes the dessert even more interesting. The cake is easy to prepare, and its texture becomes tender after cooling. It's an excellent treat for cozy family evenings or festive gatherings, delighting with its impressive appearance and pleasant texture.
1
Add slightly warm boiled water (about 70–80 degrees) to the gelatin. Mix with a whisk.
- Gelatin: 20 g
- Water: 100 ml
2
Mix sugar and vanillin with sour cream using a whisk. Whip vigorously for about a minute.
- Sugar: 190 g
- Vanillin: to taste
- Sour cream 15%: 750 g
3
Lay cookies, slightly soaked in milk, at the bottom of a 20x20 cm mold.
- Chocolate chip cookies: to taste
- Milk: to taste
4
Heat the gelatin until it becomes liquid without boiling it. Add to the sour cream. Optionally add berries or fruits. Divide the dough into two parts, adding cocoa to one.
- Gelatin: 20 g
- Sour cream 15%: 750 g
- Cocoa: 3 tablespoons
5
First, layer white sour cream over the cookies, then chocolate, alternating.
- Sour cream 15%: 750 g
- Cocoa: 3 tablespoons
6
Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least three hours. When serving, decorate with cocoa, berries, and fruits as desired.