Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting for layering and decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely, then layer with cream cheese frosting and decorate themed edible accents.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant red.
- Chill the cake before decorating for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking, Layering, Decorating
- Cuisine: Anime-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
