📝 Ingredients
For the Cake:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp cocoa powder
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1 ½ cups vegetable oil
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1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
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2 large eggs (room temperature)
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2 tbsp red food coloring
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp white vinegar
For the Chocolate Frosting:
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1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
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3 ½ cups powdered sugar
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup heavy cream or milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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A pinch of salt
Optional Topping:
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Chocolate curls or shavings
🧁 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare Pans
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
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In another large bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Whisk well.
4. Combine Everything
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until smooth and combined.
5. Bake the Cake
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Pour the batter evenly into the two pans.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
🍫 Make the Chocolate Frosting
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Beat the butter until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
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Pour in the cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and spreadable.
🍰 Assemble the Cake
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Place one cake layer on a plate.
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Spread frosting on top.
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Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides.
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Decorate with chocolate shavings or curls.
