Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup (39 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise, (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs, (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk, (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ounce red food coloring, (more or less depending on how deep you want the color)
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) salted butter, (room temperature)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (500 g) confectioners' sugar

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