Soak the gelatin in a bowl of water and ice. Once soft, strain, add 100 ml/½ cup of water, melt in the microwave for a few seconds and set aside.
Place the egg whites in a mixer bowl and beat with the whisk attachment on medium to high speed until a meringue is created.
Add the caster sugar in batches and blend until the mixture is homogenized. Add the gelatin mixture and mix well.
Spread half of the mixture evenly over the base.
Add the cocoa to the rest of the mixture, stir gently with a spatula, and pour over the white mixture in the pan. With a spoon, gently mix the white mixture with the brown mixture.
Transfer to the refrigerator for 4 hours and, as soon as the zebra cake has cooled well, unmold, and serve.