This is a fluffy vanilla snack cake topped with a rich chocolate frosting. The recipe is simple and the batter comes together in just a few minutes, so you’ll be eating cake in no time!
The recipe uses the one bowl method. You start by whisking together all of the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Next you add the remaining ingredients to the bowl.
Using a hand mixer, mix on low speed for two minutes.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and the top springs back when gently pressed.
Allow cake to cool completely before covering with chocolate frosting.
One Bowl Vanilla Snack Cake
January 26, 2022
: 12
: 10 min
: 30 min
: 1 hr
: Easy
A simple vanilla snack cake with rich chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
- Cake:
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Frosting:
- 1 stick unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Step 2 Spray a 9″ square cake pan with nonstick baking spray.
- Step 3 Make the batter- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- Step 4 Add the eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Step 5 With an electric mixer, mix on low speed for 2 minutes.
- Step 6 Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Step 7 Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown and top springs back when gently pressed.
- Step 8 Set aside to cool completely.
- Step 9 Make the frosting- Place all frosting ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Step 10 With the paddle attachment, mix on medium low speed for 3 minutes or until completely smooth.
- Step 11 When cake is completely cool, use an offset spatula or a spoon to cover the cake with the frosting.
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