Description
Indulge in the Extravagant Red Grad Cake, a vibrant and moist dessert perfect for any occasion. With layers of rich chocolate flavor and creamy buttercream frosting, this cake is sure to impress your guests and elevate your celebrations. Whether it’s a graduation, birthday, or just a treat for yourself, this delightful cake combines stunning visuals with irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring gel
- Buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Sprinkles or fresh berries for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth without overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cakes with buttercream icing between layers and on top. Decorate with sprinkles or fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg