– 3 c. all-purpose flour – 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder – 1/2 tsp. salt – 1 1/2 c. buttermilk – 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda – 2/3 c. vegetable oil – 2 1/4 c. granulated sugar – 3 eggs – 1 oz. bottle, red food coloring – 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Cream Cheese Frosting: – 1/2 c. butter, room temperature (1 stick) – 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature (1 block) – 2 tsp. vanilla – 4 c. powdered sugar
With the mixer running, gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture to the batter in the main mixing bowl. Stop the mixer occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.