Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C)
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, add
Granulated Sugar (1 2/3 cups)
,
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (1/4 cup)
,
All-Purpose Flour (2 1/2 cups)
,
Salt (1/2 tsp)
,
Baking Powder (1 tsp)
, and
Baking Soda (1 tsp)
. Whisk until combined.
Step 3
In a mixing jug, add
Buttermilk (1 cup)
,
Vegetable Oil (3/4 cup)
,
Large Eggs (2)
,
Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp)
,
Red Food Coloring (1/4 cup)
, and
Distilled White Vinegar (1 tsp)
. Stir until well incorporated.
Step 4
Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
Step 5
Divide batter evenly between two lightly greased 8-inch cake pans. Smooth out the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Step 6
In a stand mixer, beat
Cream Cheese (1 cup)
until smooth.
Step 7
Add
Powdered Confectioners Sugar (4 cups)
,
Butter (1/4 cup)
, and
Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
. Mix on low until well incorporated. Increase speed to medium until frosting thickens. Store in fridge until ready to use.
Step 8
After cake has cooled completely, spread frosting over the first layer.
Step 9
Place the second layer of cake on top and cover with frosting again.
Step 10
Spread frosting along the sides as well.
Step 11
Slice to serve, and enjoy!
