Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
– 1 cup vegetable oil
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tablespoons red food coloring
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
– 1 cup strawberries, diced
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– 9-inch springform pan
– Parchment paper
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the bottom of my springform pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, I combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. The mixture smells incredible already! Next, in a separate bowl, I whisk together the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth. Then, I combine the wet and dry mixtures until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix. (See the next page below to continue steps…)