Moist, Delicious Vanilla Cake With Chocolate Frosting

Step 1

Gather the ingredients. Featured Video Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or spray with a nonstick baking spray with flour. Heat the oven to 375 F. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; whisk to blend thoroughly. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Stir in about one-third of the flour mixture and about half of the buttermilk, beating until blended. Add another one-third of the flour mixture and the remaining buttermilk. Beat until well blended. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat for 2 minutes. Spread the batter in the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cake is browned and a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove and cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Carefully turn out onto a plate. Frost the top and sides.

Step 2

Melt the chocolate in a bowl over simmering water, stirring constantly. Set aside to cool for about 5 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar*, softened butter, and vanilla to the melted chocolate and beat on low speed until blended. Gradually add the milk, beating constantly with the mixer on medium-low speed until creamy and well blended. Frost the sides and top of the vanilla cake. Makes one cake, about 8 to 10 servings, depending on the size of the slices.