Recipe For Chocolate And Vanilla Cake
This chocolate and vanilla cake recipe combines two delicious flavors in one dessert. A light, fluffy vanilla batter is layered with rich, moist chocolate cake, creating a perfect balance. Top with your favorite frosting for a delightful, indulgent treat for any occasion.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 350kcal
Equipment
- 2 round cake pans (9 inches each)
- Mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer (or stand mixer if you have one
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
Instructions
Preheat Your Oven:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pans with butter or non-stick spray, and lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Vanilla Cake Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside. In another large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (around 3-4 minutes).
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, and mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth. Set this batter aside.
Prepare the Chocolate Cake Batter:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Once combined, stir in the boiling water to achieve a smooth, thin batter.
Layering the Cake:
- To create the marbled effect, spoon alternating dollops of the vanilla and chocolate batter into each cake pan. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the two batters together for that beautiful, marbled look.
Baking:
- Place the cake pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so I always check around the 30-minute mark.
Cooling:
- Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
Notes
This recipe for chocolate and vanilla cake is a blank canvas for creativity. Top it with chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or a light dusting of powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant look.
You can also turn the batter into cupcakes for a fun, bite-sized treat!