chocolate vanila cake recipe

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for a chocolate vanilla cake:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Instructions:

For the cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and vegetable oil until well combined.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
8. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the frosting:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add heavy cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.

Assembly:

1. Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
2. Spread a layer of frosting evenly over the top of the cake layer.
3. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
4. You can decorate the cake with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or any other decorations of your choice.
5. Slice and serve! Enjoy your delicious chocolate vanilla cake!