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Red Cake

A vibrant and moist cake with rich flavors and a hint of cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine the oil, sugar, and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring into the wet mixture.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

This cake pairs wonderfully with cream cheese frosting and can be served with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.