Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- For frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Edible ornaments: Assorted candies and sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a tree-shaped cake pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cake and decorate with edible ornaments like candies and sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to set the frosting.
Notes
Ensure the cake is fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting. Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red without altering the texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 6g