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Chocolate and Pumpkin Zebra Cake

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Orange and blackcolored swirl cake with black icing.
Halloween Zebra Cake Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Anna Surbatovich, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

You don't need mystical powers to conjure the magical swirl in this spooky cake that's perfect for a Halloween party. Alternating layers of chocolate and pumpkin cake batters create a stunning zebra-stripe effect.

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