Ingredients
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- Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 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
- Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a wreath-shaped cake pan.
- 2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- 4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
- 8. Frost the cooled cake and decorate as desired to resemble a wreath.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color; store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g