Two tender red buttermilk layers with a hint of cocoa, filled and frosted with cream cheese frosting. Serves 12.
Yields12 ServingsPrep Time25 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time55 mins
Cake
2 ½all-purpose flour (315g)
1 ½granulated sugar (300g)
1tbspunsweetened cocoa powder
1tspbaking soda
1tspsalt
1cupvegetable oil (240ml)
1cupbuttermilk, room temperature (240ml)
2large eggs, room temperature
2tspvanilla extract
1tspwhite vinegar
1tbspred gel food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting
12ozcream cheese, softened (340g)
¾cupunsalted butter, softened (170g)
3powdered sugar (360g)
1tspvanilla extract
1
Prepare the pans. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans and line them with parchment.
2
Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3
Mix the wet ingredients. Whisk the oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring in a second bowl.
4
Combine. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
5
Bake. Divide between the pans and bake for 28–32 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a rack.
6
Make the frosting. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
7
Assemble. Level the layers, fill and frost the cake, and sprinkle the trimmed crumbs on top. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
12 servings
Serving size
1 slice
Amount per serving
Calories690
% Daily Value *
Total Fat40g52%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol93mg31%
Sodium420mg19%
Total Carbohydrate77g29%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 57g
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Cake
2 ½all-purpose flour (315g)
1 ½granulated sugar (300g)
1tbspunsweetened cocoa powder
1tspbaking soda
1tspsalt
1cupvegetable oil (240ml)
1cupbuttermilk, room temperature (240ml)
2large eggs, room temperature
2tspvanilla extract
1tspwhite vinegar
1tbspred gel food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting
12ozcream cheese, softened (340g)
¾cupunsalted butter, softened (170g)
3powdered sugar (360g)
1tspvanilla extract
Directions
1
Prepare the pans. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans and line them with parchment.
2
Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3
Mix the wet ingredients. Whisk the oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring in a second bowl.
4
Combine. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
5
Bake. Divide between the pans and bake for 28–32 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a rack.
6
Make the frosting. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
7
Assemble. Level the layers, fill and frost the cake, and sprinkle the trimmed crumbs on top. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
AuthorEmma food bloggerDifficultyIntermediate
