Description
A timeless dessert featuring a velvety red cake with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar in a large mixing bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until the frosting is thick and fluffy.
- Frost the first cake layer, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Slice and serve the cake.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. For added moisture, consider using cake flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg