Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 ½ 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
• Unsalted butter - 1 cup
• Powdered sugar - 4 cups
• Cream cheese - 8 ounces
• Milk - 2 tablespoons

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, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3.

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.

4. 4.

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and well 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.

   Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8.

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

9. 9.

   Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

10. 10.

    Add the milk and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.

11. 11.

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

12. 12.

    Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

13. 13.

    Decorate as desired and serve.

Nutritional Facts