Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in red food coloring and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
Nutrition
Notes
You can customize this cake by adding chocolate chips or nuts. For storage, keep in an airtight container or freeze slices for later.
