Frosted Delight Vanilla Cloud (Print Version)
Light vanilla cake studded with chocolate chips and topped with fluffy vanilla frosting for a delightful treat.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Cake
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
10 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
→ Vanilla Frosting
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
14 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
15 - Pinch of salt
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Beat butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until combined.
05 - Add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until incorporated.
06 - Gently fold mini chocolate chips into batter using a spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth surface. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
08 - Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
09 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add milk, vanilla, and salt; beat until light and fluffy.
10 - Frost top and sides of cooled cake with vanilla frosting. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly light, like eating a vanilla scented cloud
- Mini chocolate chips distribute perfectly so every bite has just the right amount of chocolate
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- Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for even baking
- Overmixing after adding flour will make your cake tough instead of tender
03 -
- Rotate the cake pan halfway through baking for even rising
- Adding espresso powder to the batter intensifies the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee