0.5cupvegetable oilcan substitute with melted butter
1cupbuttermilkat room temperature
2largeeggsat room temperature
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1tablespoonred food coloringadjust to preference
1teaspoonwhite vinegar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To make a cream cheese frosting, whip together 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.