Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 ½ cups
• Cocoa powder - 2 tablespoons
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Buttermilk - 1 cup
• Vegetable oil - 1 cup
• Eggs - 2 large
• Red food coloring - 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• White vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Cream cheese - 8 oz (1 package)
• Butter - ½ cup
• Powdered sugar - 4 cups
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease 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, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.

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.

   Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack 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 vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.

10. 10.

    Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake.

11. 11.

    Place the second cake on top and spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

12. 12.

    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Facts