The classic American cake with vibrant red color and creamy cream cheese frosting - a showstopping dessert perfect for special occasions.

Preparation
30 min.
Baking Time
35 min.
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
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Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda.

2

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and red food coloring until well combined.

3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don't overmix.

4

Pour into greased cake tins and bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

5

Beat cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

6

Gradually add sifted icing sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.

7

Once cakes are completely cool, spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides.

Ingredients

12 Servings
  • plain flour 300 g
  • caster sugar 300 g
  • eggs 2
  • buttermilk 240 ml
  • vegetable oil 120 ml
  • cocoa powder 2 EL
  • vanilla extract 1 TL
  • baking powder 1 TL
  • bicarbonate of soda 1 TL
  • red food coloring 2 EL
  • cream cheese 1
  • unsalted butter 200 g
  • icing sugar 400 g

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