You can get a moist, flavorful cake without any weird ingredients using this recipe for chocolate cake with vanilla frosting. The smooth vanilla buttercream filling makes each slice a decadent delight.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 cup brewed coffee
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 to 4 tablespoons sprinkles, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans. Sift dry ingredients together into a large bowl. Add oil, coffee and milk; mix at medium speed 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 2 minutes longer. (Batter will be thin.) Pour into prepared pans.
2. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3. Meanwhile, for icing, in a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
4. In a large bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy, 3-4 minutes. Add chilled milk mixture and beat 10 minutes. Stir in sprinkles if desired. Spread frosting between layers and over top and around side of cake.