Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/2 cup of plain hot coffee or boiling water
  • 1/4 cup (21 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 2 1/4 cups (279 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, (optional)
  • 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (109 grams) fresh vegetable oil
  • 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, (melted)
  • 2 large eggs, (at room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk, (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup buttermilk, (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 teaspoons red gel food coloring, (plus more if needed*)
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, (at room temperature)
  • 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (500 grams) powdered sugar, (sifted)

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