Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 ½ cups
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - 2 tablespoons
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ½ 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 ounces, softened
• Butter - ½ cup, softened
• Powdered sugar - 4 cups
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

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

2. 2.

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

3. 3.

   In another bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, red food coloring, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and vinegar.

4. 4.

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until 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 out onto wire racks to cool completely.

8. 8.

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

9. 9.

   Add powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and beat until light and fluffy.

10. 10.

    Once the cakes are cool, spread the frosting evenly between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

11. 11.

    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.

Nutritional Facts