Description
A luscious dessert that embodies love with every bite! This stunning cake features a rich cocoa flavor paired perfectly with tangy cream cheese frosting, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or simply want to impress your loved ones, this cake is guaranteed to bring smiles and sweet indulgence to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tbsp milk or cream (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and adjust consistency with milk as needed.
- Frost cooled cakes generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg