Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and homogeneous.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, level the cake layers if necessary.
- Spread cream cheese frosting between the layers and around the cake.
- Decorate with edible decorations or themed toppers to enhance the superhero look.
Notes
- Use high-quality gel food coloring for vibrant red color.
- Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Decorate with superhero-themed edible toppers for an authentic look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains dairy, eggs
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
