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Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Frosting

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This Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Frosting is the ultimate dessert for any occasion. With a rich, moist chocolate cake paired with creamy, smooth vanilla frosting, it’s a treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply because you’re craving something delicious, this cake is sure to impress!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

2 teaspoons baking soda

3/4 cup baking cocoa

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup canola oil

1 cup brewed coffee

1 cup whole milk

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Favorite Icing:

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 to 4 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

For the Cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

  2. Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.

  3. Add the canola oil, brewed coffee, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well using an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and combined.

  4. Divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans.

  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Icing:

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the flour and milk over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Let it cool completely (use the fridge to speed up cooling).

  2. Beat the softened butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).

  3. Add the cooled flour-milk mixture to the butter mixture and beat until smooth and creamy.

  4. Stir in vanilla extract.

  5. If the frosting is too thick, add milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Assembling the Cake:

  1. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.

  2. Spread frosting generously over the first layer.

  3. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.

  4. Optional: Add sprinkles for a festive touch.

  5. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

For chocolate frosting, add more cocoa powder and adjust sweetness with powdered sugar.

Add fresh raspberries or strawberries between cake layers for a fruity twist.

Make cupcakes with this batter by baking in cupcake liners at 18-20 minutes.

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