Go Back
–+ servings
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate and Vanilla Frosting

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate and Vanilla Frosting

Imagine your fork sinking into that first slice of rich, decadent, incredibly moist Chocolate Cake with Chocolate and Vanilla Frosting.
Print Pin
Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Servings: 7

Equipment

  • 1 Mixer
  • 3 mixing bowls
  • 2 8" round cake pans

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

  • 2 cups Gluten Free 1.1 flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 5 oz sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups dairy free butter, room temperature
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup oat milk
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 8" round cake pans with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
  • Add the eggs and sugar to a mixing bowl and mix for 3 minutes.
  • Add the yogurt, espresso powder, oil, and vanilla and mix to combine.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until they're just combined.
  • Add the coffee and mix.
  • Divide the batter between the two cake pans.
  • Let the cakes bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick come out clean.
  • Let cool completely.
  • Add the butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to a bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Remove half a cup from the bowl and set aside.
  • Add the cocoa powder and espresso to the larger amount of frosting and mix to combine.
  • Place a cake on a cake stand. Use the vanilla frosting to top the cake and smooth it out.
  • Place the second cake on top. Frosting the top and sides with the chocolate frosting.
  • Enjoy!
Tried this recipe?Mention @TheSaltyCooker or tag #thesaltycooker!