Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
• In a small bowl, combine vinegar and red food coloring. Add to the batter and mix until well combined.
• Pour batter evenly into prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
• Once cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one layer and place the second layer on top. Frost the entire cake.