Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting Recipe
The classic delight of Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting, a timeless favorite perfect for any occasion. This recipe features a light and fluffy vanilla cake, baked to perfection, and topped with a rich, velvety chocolate frosting. Whether for birthdays, celebrations, or just a sweet treat, this combination is sure to please everyone!
Equipment
- Two 9-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Spatula
- Wire rack for cooling
- Offset spatula or butter knife (for frosting)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Cake:
- 2 ½ cups 300g all-purpose flour
- 1 ⅔ cups 375g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ⅓ cups 320ml whole milk
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 ⅓ cups 665g granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ tablespoons 20g corn starch
- 5 tablespoons 75ml sunflower oil
- 2 tablespoons 30ml vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 4 tablespoons 60ml heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups 340g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups 800g granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup 60g cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and sunflower oil. Mix until just combined.
Bake the Cakes:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the heavy cream. Mix until well combined and fluffy.
- Stir in the salt and vanilla extract.
Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting on top.
- Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining chocolate frosting.
Serve:
- Slice and enjoy your delicious vanilla cake with chocolate frosting!
Notes
Make sure the cakes are completely cool before you frost them. If you try to frost a warm cake, the frosting will melt and slide off, leaving you with a mess. Patience is key for perfect frosting.