Black and White Cake
This black and white cake is a delightful harmony of rich chocolate and fluffy vanilla, perfect for any celebration or a simple treat. With its stunning visual appeal and decadent layers, this cake not only looks impressive but also tastes divine. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe will guide you to create a dessert that steals the show at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans with butter and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing on low speed; then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just blended.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg