Chocolate cake with vanilla frosting Recipe
A rich, moist chocolate cake layered with creamy vanilla frosting—perfect for celebrations or any sweet craving! This recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a delicious dessert every time.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened, for a smooth batter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar for balanced sweetness
- 2 large eggs room temperature, to bind and enrich the batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour for structure
- ½ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder the heart of the chocolate flavor
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt to enhance the other flavors
- 1 teaspoon baking soda to help the cake rise
- ½ teaspoon baking powder for an extra lift
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee cooled, for depth of flavor
- ½ cup milk to keep the cake moist
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened, for a creamy base
- 4 ½ cups powdered sugar for sweetness and structure
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract to infuse classic vanilla flavor
- 3-4 tablespoons milk to achieve the perfect consistency
- 1 ½ cups mini semi-sweet chocolate morsels optional, for decoration
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Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
- In a measuring cup, mix the cooled coffee and milk. Set aside.
Step 4: Cream Butter and Sugar
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. This should take about 5 minutes.
Step 5: Incorporate Eggs
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth mixture.
Step 6: Alternate Additions
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and the coffee-milk mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating between the two. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
Step 7: Bake the Cake
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8: Prepare the Frosting
- Beat the butter on high speed for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, beating until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Step 9: Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread ¼ of the frosting evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle a handful of mini chocolate morsels over the frosting if desired.
- Add the second cake layer on top and apply a thin crumb coat around the sides and top. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Finish with the remaining frosting, smoothing it out evenly.
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