
- #BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE VANILLA FROSTING RECIPE FULL#
- #BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE VANILLA FROSTING RECIPE PLUS#
One option is to use the same amount of whole milk, plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. If you definitely don't want to use coffee, you can use hot water or milk instead.īuttermilk: There are a few things you can substitute for buttermilk. Also, you can definitely use decaf if you'd like. If you're worried about the caffeine content, know that with only 8 oz of coffee split between an entire cake, theres very little caffeine in each slice.
#BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE VANILLA FROSTING RECIPE FULL#
I included this because I often find that chocolate cake can lack flavor sometimes- this cake is full of it!
Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the frosting evenly over it.Ĭoffee: If you're worried about the cake having a coffee flavor, don't be! The coffee flavor doesn't come through, it just intensifies the chocolate flavor so it tastes even more chocolate-y.If you like your frosting more loose, add heavy whipping cream or milk (preferably whole, but any kind will work) until it's your preferred consistency.
Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until fully incorporated. Ensure all ingredients are room-temperature to avoid chunks in the frosting. Beat together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Start making the frosting shortly before you plan to frost the cake. Allow the cake to fully cool before frosting, at least 2 hours. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with just crumbs, not loose batter. The batter will be loose, easily drizzling off of a spoon. It is important not to overmix here, so the cake doesn't get tough! Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir using a stand mixer, hand mixer, or by hand. Be sure that all ingredients are room-temperature so these don't curdle. In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. You may end up with a few lumps in your batter, but the end-product will still be great!
If you're in a rush, you don't have to sift these ingredients together, just combine them and use a whisk or fork to mix. Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Grease a 9x13 pan then coat the pan with flour. Unsweetened cocoa powder (I like dark, but regular would work just as well!). One Layer Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting. Would you like to see this chocolate cake recipe on my instagram or tiktok? Let me know in the comments! Jump to: If you like this recipe, check out my brandy old fashioned cake recipe and my lazy chocolate chip bars! This will definitely be your go-to rich chocolate cake going forward.Ĭake prep time is only 15 minutes, and cook time is 45 minutes. It's so easy to make, only dirties up two bowls, and is so fluffy and full of flavor. It literally does not get any better than this. But let me tell you- this is the chocolate cake recipe to end all chocolate cakes. I’ve never met a chocolate cake I didn’t like. Whenever my husband requests a dessert, it is 1 of 2 things: my chocolate chip cookies or the chocolate cake I’m about to tell you about. It's the perfect cake for a relaxed birthday, a friends gathering, or a lazy Sunday afternoon. It's made with buttermilk AND coffee, so the flavor is very deep but its as fluffy as a cloud. You only needs two bowls, and it comes together in just 1 hour start-to-finish. This one layer chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting will make all your fluffy chocolate dreams come true.