Description

This Vanilla Bean Chocolate Cake brings together rich chocolate flavor and the aromatic essence of vanilla. It’s a go-to for celebrations or a sweet treat at home, featuring easy-to-follow steps that yield a moist, indulgent dessert.

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. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In the mixer bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and oil until combined for 2-3 minutes. Stir in milk, vanilla extract, and paste. Mix in dry ingredients on low, then increase to medium-high and beat for another 2-3 minutes. Fold in hot coffee gradually until batter is well mixed. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set. Allow cakes to cool for about 25 minutes before turning them out onto parchment paper. To make frosting easier, wrap cooled cakes in plastic wrap and chill or freeze overnight.
For frosting, layer the chocolate fudge frosting on one cake. Then add a spoonful of cocoa frosting before placing the second cake layer on top.
Start frosting the outside by applying scoops of frosting at the bottom of the cake, alternating with cocoa and vanilla frostings. Smooth with an offset spatula until you achieve a blended look. For a decorative touch, add chocolate curls if desired.

Notes

Using hot coffee in the batter enhances the chocolate flavor.
Chilling the cakes before frosting helps in easier handling and a neater finish.
For a richer taste, use high-quality chocolate for the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 550
Sugar: 52g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 75g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 80mg