Ingredients
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1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup Granulated sugar
½ teaspoon Baking soda
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 Large egg
½ cup Vegetable oil
½ cup Buttermilk
½ teaspoon White vinegar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1–2 teaspoons Red gel food coloring
8 ounces Cream cheese, full fat, softened
½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vinegar, and vanilla extract
- Add red gel food coloring to the wet ingredients until desired color is achieved
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add vanilla and powdered sugar gradually
- Assemble the cake by leveling the layers, frosting between layers, and applying a crumb coat
- Chill the cake, then frost the top and sides, and decorate as desired before serving
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
A crumb coat helps achieve a smooth finish for the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with modifications)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 275 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg