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Vanilla cake squares frosting with chocoolate frosting.
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Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Moist and buttery cake topped with the best chocolate frosting.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: cake, chocolate, frosting
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
  • 1 Teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Cup butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 Cup milk

For the frosting:

  • 3/4 cup butter unsalted and at room temperature
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • * sprinkles optional
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Instructions

For the cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line an 8 inch square baking tin.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt . Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the butter on high speed until smooth and then add the sugar. Continue mixing for about 3 minutes or so. Mix in the vanilla and add eggs one at a time , mixing well after each addition .
  • Add the flour and milk to the batter in three additions, starting and ending with the flour. Mix just long enough so the flour is incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 - 25 minutes . Cake will be done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean . Remove from oven and leave to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 5 minutes . Remove cake from pan, remove parchment paper and leave to cool completely on the wire rack .

For the frosting

  • In the bowl of your electric mixer, mix the butter and sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as necessary.
  • Add in the cocoa powder, vanilla and salt. Mix until combined, just about a minute.
  • Add the cream, one tablespoon at a time, on medium low speed until combined. About a minute.
  • Turn the mixer to high speed and continue to mix for about 5 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy and shiny.
  • Once the cake has cooled completely, transfer to a serving plate and frost the cake with the frosting. Sprinkle over sprinkles, if using. Will keep for about 3 days in an airtight container on the counter.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 218 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 189mg8%
Potassium 50mg1%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 314IU6%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.