Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3️⃣ In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until smooth.
4️⃣ Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5️⃣ Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely.
6️⃣ For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until fluffy.
7️⃣ Frost the cooled cake layers and decorate as desired.
Notes
- For extra moisture, brush cake layers with simple syrup before frosting.
- Chill cake before slicing for clean cuts.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Kcal: ~400 per slice | Servings: 12