Chocolate and Vanilla Layer Cake

Savor the delightful blend of luscious chocolate and smooth vanilla in a single slice of this tasty chocolate and vanilla cake.

Indulge in the ultimate decadent treat with a slice of our delicious chocolate and vanilla cake, where chocolate’s rich and creamy flavor perfectly complements vanilla’s smooth and delicate taste. Each bite is a heavenly experience as the two distinct flavors swirl together, tantalizing your taste buds with a perfect balance of sweetness and depth. The velvety texture of the cake is soft and moist, with a light and fluffy crumb that melts in your mouth. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, this cake is the ultimate delight that will leave you wanting more. So go ahead and treat yourself to a slice, and savor the perfect blend of luscious chocolate and smooth vanilla that will delight your senses.

If you’re debating between chocolate and vanilla cake, let us introduce you to this delicious chocolate and vanilla layer cake. Layers of decadent chocolate cake and frosting paired with smooth vanilla cake and frosting. There’s no shortage of flavor, and there’s something for both sides of the chocolate and vanilla debate.

How to Make a Chocolate and Vanilla Cake 

Vanilla Cake Ingredients (Makes two 8″ round cakes)

Wet Ingredients 

• 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (dairy free if needed)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup oat milk (room temp)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 6 eggs (room temp)

Dry Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups flour (gluten-free if needed)
• 3 tbsp corn starch (if you are corn-free, read here)
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder (if you are corn-free, read here)
• 1/2 tsp salt

Vanilla Cake Directions

Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. In the mixer, place butter and half of the sugar. Mix on medium-high until fluffy, about 1.5 mins. Then add the remaining sugar and oil and mix again until fluffy, about 1 min. Begin adding eggs one by one, mixing after every 2 eggs. Add in vanilla and mix lightly. Pour in half the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Then add in your milk and yogurt. Mix until combined. Finally, add in the remaining dry ingredients and mix on medium-high until all the way combined.

This batter will be wet and pudding-like. 

Bake at 350 for 30- 35 mins. 

Chocolate Cake Ingredients (Makes one 8″ round cake)

Wet Ingredients

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup boiling water

Dry Ingredients 

• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Organic Vanilla Frosting and Vanilla Cocoa Frosting

Chocolate Cake Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients and whisk. Add in eggs and oil, then mix on medium until combined. Add sugars, vanilla, apple cider vinegar, and water. Mix on medium-high until well combined, about 3-4 minutes. Evenly fill each cake pan to ensure even baking. Bake for 30-35 minutes. 

Allow the cakes to cool for 1 hour before frosting. 

Assembly: Place one vanilla layer top down, then frost with vanilla frosting on the top. Next, place the chocolate layer top down. Frost again with vanilla. Then add the 2nd vanilla cake layer and frost with chocolate frosting on the top and around the sides. Shaved chocolate pieces are optional. 

Place the first vanilla layer.

Add vanilla frosting

Spread the vanilla frosting

Place the chocolate cake on top

Add another layer of vanilla frosting

Add the second vanilla cake layer

Make the chocolate frosting

Frost the outside of the cake with chocolate frosting