Name: 6 Inch Zebra Cake with Strawberry Frosting
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: serves 8
Ingredients: 1 and 3/4 cups (215g) sifted all-purpose flour*; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cups (200g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk, at room temperature; 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons (14g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 Tablespoon milk or buttermilk, at room temperature; 1 cup (10-12g) freeze-dried strawberries; 1 and 1/2 cups (3 sticks; 345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 6 cups (720g) confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup (45ml) heavy cream; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; salt, to taste; sprinkles for decorating, if desired