Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, 2 cups powdered sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time. Stir in buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate dry mixture into wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with whipped cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg