Chocolate Vanilla Cake
Enjoy the best of both worlds with this divine Chocolate Vanilla Cake! Layers of rich chocolate cake and moist vanilla cake are embraced by a luscious frosting, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
200g dark chocolate
200g unsalted butter
200g sugar
5 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Vanilla Cake:
200g sugar
4 eggs
120ml vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
240g all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
120ml milk
For the Frosting:
200g dark chocolate
200ml heavy cream
50g unsalted butter
Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
2️⃣ Make the Chocolate Cake:
Melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth.
Beat the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add the melted chocolate mixture and mix until combined.
Gently fold in the flour.
Pour the batter into one of the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool completely.
3️⃣ Make the Vanilla Cake:
Beat the sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add the oil and vanilla extract, and mix well.
Sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the egg mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
Pour the batter into the second prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool completely.
4️⃣ Make the Frosting:
Heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer. Pour over chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
Add the butter and mix until fully incorporated. Let the frosting cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until thickened.
5️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
Place the chocolate cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
Place the vanilla cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Indulge in the decadence of this Chocolate Vanilla Cake, a true masterpiece that promises to satisfy every craving!
