Description
This Vanilla Bean Chocolate Cake boasts an amazing balance of rich chocolate and smooth vanilla. It’s simple to make, ensuring a moist cake that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup rodelle dutch process cocoa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon rodelle vanilla paste
- 1 teaspoon rodelle vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon rodelle vanilla paste
- 1 teaspoon rodelle vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon whole milk, if needed
- 3 tablespoons rodelle dutch process cocoa
- 1 chocolate bar for curls, if desired
- 5 ounces high quality chocolate, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons rodelle dutch process cocoa
- 1 teaspoon rodelle vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In an electric mixer, combine eggs, sugar, and oil. Mix at medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Add milk, vanilla extract, and paste.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then beat for additional 2-3 minutes. Add hot coffee and mix until well combined. Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool for 25 minutes before removing from pans.
- Wrap cooled cakes in plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze. Prepare frosting the next day and layer onto one cake. Top with the second layer.
- For decoration, scoop frosting around the sides of the cake, mixing colors. Smooth with a spatula until desired appearance is achieved. Optionally, add chocolate curls on top.
Notes
Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting.
Using fresh ingredients enhances flavor and texture.
Brown sugar can replace white sugar for a deeper taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg