Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted for a lighter texture
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 mins)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 drops red food coloring (gel recommended)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder
Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, white vinegar, and vanilla extract
Mix until smooth, then stir in red food coloring (1-2 drops for vibrant color)
Pour batter into prepared pan
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
Let cool completely before serving
Notes
For vivid red color, use gel food coloring.
Buttermilk substitute: combine 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice and let sit 5 minutes.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For best texture, avoid overmixing batter.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Classic American Cake Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg