Description
A stunning, moist layer cake with a distinctive crimson color and a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs with oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and smooth. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy.
- Once cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.