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Best Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Icing Recipe

Learn how to make a rich chocolate cake with vanilla icing and smooth chocolate cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake:

  • All-purpose flour: 2 cups
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: 3/4 cup
  • Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Sugar: 2 cups
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Whole milk: 1 cup
  • Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
  • Boiling water: 1 cup

Vanilla Icing:

  • Unsalted butter: 1 cup softened
  • Powdered sugar: 4 cups
  • Heavy cream: 2 tablespoons
  • Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Total Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Sugars: 36g
  • Protein: 5g