Description

Treat yourself to a slice of Vanilla Bean Chocolate Cake, featuring a rich chocolate flavor enhanced by vanilla. This easy-to-make, moist cake is perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a celebration or a cozy dinner at home.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease 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 on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in milk, vanilla extract, and paste. Mix in the dry ingredients, then beat for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Gradually mix in the hot coffee until incorporated. Pour the batter into both pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Carefully cool the cakes before removing them from the pans.
Wrap the cooled cakes in plastic and chill or freeze to make frosting easier. Frost with layers of chocolate fudge frosting and cocoa frosting in between layers.
Apply frosting to the outside, layering chocolate, cocoa, and vanilla frostings. Smooth out the frosting using a spatula while leaving a messy, blended appearance.
Top with chocolate curls, if desired, by freezing a chocolate bar and shaving curls with a vegetable peeler.

Notes

For a moist cake, allow it to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting when the cake is cold can make the process easier and neater.
Top with chocolate curls to enhance presentation and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 40g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg