VANILLA BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Adjust the racks to the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray two 9-by-1-1/2-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray.
- Add the granulated sugar and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer outfitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until creamy, just 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time to the mixture and beat until mixed together.
- Whisk together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. In a measuring cup, mix the milk and vanilla extract together. Turn the mixer back to medium speed and add the flour mixture and milk mixture alternately to create a smooth batter.
- Evenly divide the cake batter between the prepared pans. Bake until the cakes start pulling away from the edges of the pan and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in their pans, then turn them out on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Frost the cake by tucking parchment underneath the first cake layer and the cake plate. Spread the Chocolate Frosting evenly over the first layer, then place the second cake on top. Frost the top of the cake, then work your way over the sides. Remove the parchment and serve.
- Add the chopped chocolate to a heatproof bowl and set over a lightly simmering pot of water (make sure the bottom of the pot is not touching the water). Stir until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted. Remove from the heat and cool until room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- Add the confectioners' sugar to a medium bowl and whisk out the lumps.
- Beat the butter in a stand mixer outfitted with the paddle attachment until creamy. Add the cooled melted chocolate. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar in 3 batches and beat until combined. Add the milk, vanilla and salt, and beat until the mixture is creamy, well mixed and spreadable.
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Michael Chisale
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my son's birthday and he loved it. The frosting was especially good.
Jesus Maldonado
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for vanilla birthday cakes.
Ekeh Gift Chioma
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
Ayomide oluwaseun AfolAyan
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he said it was the best cake he had ever had.
Yusufu Ally
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was gone in minutes.
Aquema Mickle
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making it again.
Esther Thornton
[email protected]I'm not a fan of vanilla cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect.
MD NAHID STUDENT
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try a different frosting next time.
Denise Qualo
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Dua Zahra
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my son's birthday and he loved it. The frosting was especially good.
Nilam Shahi
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's moist, fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend it!
KAUNDA KENNEDY
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the frosting was grainy. I won't be making this recipe again.
Taida Chisvo
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! My friends and family loved it.
Elvis Kato
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a great cake.
Gregory Varga
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best vanilla cake he had ever had.
Taylor Ackman
[email protected]This vanilla birthday cake with chocolate frosting was a hit at my daughter's party! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.