Swap PancakeSwap (CAKE) for Zcash (ZEC)

The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.

Rate as of Sep 17, 2026 00:43

Orders from: 88.199 CAKE ≈ $196.68
Payout network: Zcash
24 hours: −16.41%

You send

CAKE

You get 1.7348

ZEC

Start the order

Rate: 1 CAKE = 0.00173484 ZEC
From: 88.199 CAKE
Up to: 4,480,000 CAKE

The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.

One CAKE buys 0.00173484 ZEC right now; the other way round, 1 ZEC is 576.4206 CAKE. Market over 24 hours: CAKE against ZEC minus 16.41%. The week added minus 3.94%.

The weekly corridor ran from 0.00172135 to 0.00211445 ZEC, a spread of 22.84%. A single order takes 88.199 to 4,480,000 CAKE. In dollars that is roughly $196.68.

By market cap PancakeSwap sits 87th ($712.9 M) and Zcash 10th ($22.54 B).

Who takes the CAKE → ZEC route

Shielded transfersZcash has a mode in which transfer details never reach the public ledger.
Different basketsHolding part of the amount in Zcash loosens a portfolio's dependence on a single coin.
A road both waysThe ZEC → CAKE direction is open too, so going back into CAKE takes the same route.

CAKE → ZEC rate and amounts

1 CAKE = 0.00173484 ZEC

1 ZEC = 576.4206 CAKE

Send CAKE — receive ZEC

CAKE	ZEC	≈ USD
100	0.173484	$223.00
200	0.346969	$446.00
1,000	1.7348	$2,230.00
2,000	3.4697	$4,460.00
10,000	17.3484	$22,300.00
20,000	34.6969	$44,600.00

Need ZEC — send this much CAKE

ZEC	CAKE	≈ USD
0.2	115.2841	$257.08
0.5	288.2103	$642.71
2	1,152.84	$2,570.84
5	2,882.1	$6,427.09
20	11,528.41	$25,708.36
50	28,821.03	$64,270.89

How the CAKE → ZEC order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 88.199 CAKE.
Enter a ZEC address in Zcash and a way to reach you.
Send CAKE in PancakeSwap for exactly the amount stated in the order.
Once the network confirms your transfer, Zcash leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap CAKE for ZEC

Check this before sending CAKE

The address network is Zcash. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 88.199 CAKE.
Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.

Where the CAKE to ZEC rate has been

Week

high 0.00211445 ZEClow 0.00172135 ZEC

Sep 10, 2026 00:43Sep 17, 2026 00:43

24 hours: −16.41%
Week: −3.94%
Weekly high: 0.00211445 ZEC
Weekly low: 0.00172135 ZEC
Spread: 22.84%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 16, 2026 21:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far CAKE/ZEC travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	0.00200139	0.00172135	0.00188078	−16.41%
Week	0.00211445	0.00172135	0.00193764	−3.94%

Figures are in ZEC per unit sent, from market data.

The numbers on CAKE and ZEC

PancakeSwap CAKE

Price: $2.23
24 hours: −1.29%
Week: −2.9%
Market cap: $712.9 M
24-hour turnover: $66.32 M
Rank by cap: #87
In circulation: 319.43 M CAKE
Record price: $43.96

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,333.74
24 hours: +18.08%
Week: −1.5%
Market cap: $22.54 B
24-hour turnover: $1.98 B
Rank by cap: #10
In circulation: 16.93 M ZEC
Record price: $3,191.93

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 16, 2026 21:24.

PancakeSwap against Zcash

	PancakeSwap (CAKE)	Zcash (ZEC)
Ticker	CAKE	ZEC
In circulation	319.43 M CAKE	16.93 M ZEC
Market cap	$712.9 M	$22.54 B
Rank by cap	#87	#10
Type	—	coin of its own network
Launched	—	2016
Built by	—	Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Consensus	—	Proof of Work (Equihash)
Block	—	~1.3 min
Supply cap	—	21 M ZEC
Privacy	—	optional

Common questions: CAKE → ZEC

What rate does CAKE to ZEC run at?

As of Sep 17, 2026 00:43 it is 1 CAKE = 0.00173484 ZEC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $2.31.

What amounts does CAKE → ZEC accept?

From 88.199 to 4,480,000 CAKE per order. The lower limit is roughly $196.68.

Where does the 88.199 CAKE floor come from?

Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 88.199 CAKE the swap stops making sense for either side.

What else is taken on top of the rate?

The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending CAKE, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does CAKE to ZEC take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once PancakeSwap confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.

Which network will ZEC arrive in?

Zcash leaves in its own Zcash network — a plain ZEC address is all you need.

What if the rate moves while I am paying?

The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.

Can a CAKE to ZEC swap be traced?

Transfers in public networks sit in the explorer for anyone to read. Privacy coins close that off: Monero always, Zcash and Dash when a shielded transfer is chosen.

Can I go back, ZEC to CAKE?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ZEC = 581.0691 CAKE. The link sits right under the calculator.