Description
A classic dessert with a striking red color and rich, velvety texture, complemented by creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder together.
- Mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Prepare the pans by dividing the batter evenly between them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick in the center.
- Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then adding powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between the cooled cakes and coating the outside.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg