Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 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
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
– 1 cup whipping cream
– Fresh strawberries, for topping
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– 9-inch springform pan
– 2 mixing spoons or spatulas
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Whisk
– Knife for slicing strawberries
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your springform pan. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract until well combined. Then, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until smooth. This beautiful red batter should be rich and velvety, and it’s wonderfully aromatic! (See the next page below to continue steps…)