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This iconic cake has a hint of chocolate and is beautifully red, perfect for a birthday!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat sugar and oil. Add eggs, then vanilla and food coloring.
4. Combine: Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk. Add vinegar last.
5. Bake: Pour into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
6. Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
7. Assemble: Layer and frost, adding frosting to the top and sides.

4. Lemon Drizzle Cake with Lemon Buttercream

Bright and zesty, this cake is perfect for anyone who loves citrus flavors.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• ¼ cup lemon juice

For the Lemon Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1-2 tbsp milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then lemon zest.
3. Combine: Add flour, baking powder, and salt alternately with buttermilk and lemon juice until smooth.
4. Bake: Divide batter and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
5. Make Frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk until smooth and fluffy.
6. Assemble: Spread frosting between layers, and cover the top and sides.

5. Funfetti Birthday Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

Colorful sprinkles make this cake festive, perfect for a birthday celebration!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¾ cup rainbow sprinkles

For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-4 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, then vanilla.
4. Combine: Alternate adding flour mixture and milk. Fold in sprinkles.
5. Bake: Divide batter and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
6. Make Frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until fluffy.
7. Assemble: Spread frosting between layers, and cover the top and sides. Decorate with more sprinkles if desired.

Each of these cakes brings its own unique flavor and celebration-worthy appearance to any birthday party! Enjoy making these cakes and celebrating with friends and family.