Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 2 ½ cups
• granulated sugar - 1 ½ cups
• cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon
• baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• salt - 1 teaspoon
• vegetable oil - 1 ½ cups
• buttermilk - 1 cup
• eggs - 2 large
• red food coloring - 2 tablespoons
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• white vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• cream cheese - 8 ounces
• unsalted butter - ½ cup
• powdered sugar - 4 cups
• milk - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2.

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

3. 3.

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

4. 4.

   Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. 5.

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

6. 6.

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

7. 7.

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

8. 8.

   While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese and butter until smooth.

9. 9.

   Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until the desired consistency is reached.

10. 10.

    Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.