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Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Frosting

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A moist and rich chocolate cake paired with a creamy, smooth vanilla frosting made from butter and cream cheese, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (high-quality)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup oil (canola, vegetable, or coconut)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Vanilla Frosting: 1 cup butter (softened)
  • Vanilla Frosting: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (room temperature, softened)
  • Vanilla Frosting: 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • Vanilla Frosting: 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
  5. Slowly add hot water and mix until the batter is well combined (batter will be thin).
  6. Pour batter evenly into greased cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the vanilla frosting: beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
  10. Add powdered sugar gradually while mixing, then beat in vanilla bean paste until smooth.
  11. Once cakes are completely cool, frost with vanilla frosting as desired.

Notes

1. Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor. 2. The batter will be thin, but this helps make the cake moist. 3. For a richer frosting, use cream cheese at room temperature and beat well to avoid lumps.

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