Perfect Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting - Easy Recipes
This moist and fluffy vanilla cake topped with rich, creamy chocolate frosting is the ultimate treat for any occasion. A true classic in easy recipes!
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder and mix well.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Frost cooled cakes, stacking layers and covering top and sides.