Description

This Vanilla Bean Chocolate Cake is a true delight with its moist texture and rich flavor, featuring high-quality chocolate and creamy frostings. Ideal for celebrations or casual gatherings, it’s a quick and delicious homemade treat.

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. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by buttering and flouring them.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In your electric mixer bowl, combine eggs, sugar, and oil, mixing on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Stir in milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla paste.
Slowly blend in dry ingredients on low speed, then switch to medium-high speed and beat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Gradually mix in hot coffee until combined. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until set in the center.
After about 25 minutes of cooling, gently remove the cakes and place them on parchment paper. It's best to wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze to ease frosting later.
To frost, place a layer of chocolate fudge frosting on top of one cake, then top it with the cocoa frosting before layering the second cake on top.
For the outer frostings, apply big scoops of frosting around the base of the cake, alternating types. Use a spatula or knife to smooth it out to your liking.
Optionally, adorn the cake with chocolate curls; freeze a chocolate bar for an hour, and use a vegetable peeler to create curls.

Notes

Allow cake layers to cool completely before wrapping for easier frosting. Refrigerating or freezing helps with handling.
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor in frosting and decoration.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 65mg