Vanilla Cake with Dark Chocolate Frosting

The best combination of vanilla and chocolate. This vanilla cake with dark chocolate frosting is a dessert you'll love. It's a chocolate explosion that will conquer palates.
Ingredients
12
Servings
  • 2 cups flour, for the cake 2 cups flour, for the cake
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt  1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 egg whites 4 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups cow's milk 1 1/2 cups cow's milk
  • 1 stick unsalted butter 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
  • 500 grams couverture chocolate, dark (for the frosting)
  • 1 stick cream cheese, (for the frosting) 1 stick cream cheese, (for the frosting)
  • 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, (for the frosting) 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, (for the frosting)
  • 1 cup icing sugar, (for the frosting) 1 cup icing sugar, (for the frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence, (for the frosting) 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence, (for the frosting)
Preparation
1h 30 mins
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  • For the Cake: Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Mix the baking powder, flour, and salt.
  • Beat the egg whites together with the milk.
  • Beat the butter until a creamy consistency is achieved.
  • Gradually add the sugar to the butter, and when well mixed, add the vanilla.
  • Add the mixture of dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with the egg mixture. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Place in a greased and floured pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • For the Frosting: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and temper.
  • Beat the butter together with the cream cheese until a creamy consistency is achieved.
  • Add the powdered sugar, chocolate, and vanilla. Beat until the desired consistency is achieved.
  • When the cake is cool, cover it with the frosting.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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