Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich cocoa with a vibrant red hue, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract in another bowl until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Combine the baking soda and vinegar in a small bowl, then fold it into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting, if desired.
Notes
For sugar substitutes, consider using stevia, monk fruit, or allulose for those needing sugar-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg