Preparation Steps

• 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, salt, and cocoa powder.
• In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• While cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
• Once cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one layer and top with the second layer. Frost the entire cake.