Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 ¾ cups
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - 2 tablespoons
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Buttermilk - 1 cup
• Vegetable oil - 1 cup
• Large eggs - 2
• Red food coloring - 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• White vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Cream cheese - 8 oz, softened
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup, softened
• Powdered sugar - 4 cups
• Milk - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.

4. 4.

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. 5.

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

6. 6.

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7.

   Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

8. 8.

   For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.

9. 9.

   Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.

10. 10.

    Frost the cooled cakes and serve.

Nutritional Facts