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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
2 Tablespoon of unsweetened, cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon of white distilled vinegar
2 teaspoon of  vanilla
2-3 oz. red food coloring
1/2 cup of coffee
Frosting
1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
2 Tablespoons of milk
4 Tablespoons of butter, softened
1 teaspoons of vanilla
2 cups of powdered sugar
Preheat oven 325 (yes that tempt. is correct)
Step 1.) In a large bowl add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt & cocoa powder. Whisk until well combined. Set Aside.
Step 2.) In a separate large bowl, add sugar and oil. Mix until combined.
Step 3.) Add in eggs, buttermilk, vanilla & red food coloring. Stir until combined.
Step 4.) Next add in the coffee & vinegar. Stir until combined.
Step 5.) Pour the flour mixture into the sugar mixture a little at a time.  Beating until well combined.
Step 6.) Pour the batter into 2 greased & flour 9 inch round cake pans. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.  Another way to check for doneness is to lightly press the cake on top, if it springs back then it is done, if the dent remains in the cake then it is not done. Do no overbake.
Step 7.) When the cakes are done let them cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then remove them from the pan and let them finish cooling on a wire rack.
Frosting
Step 1.) In a bowl combine cream cheese, milk, vanilla & butter. Mix until
combined.
Step 2.) Add in powdered sugar and mix until silky smooth! If you want a thicker frosting just use 1 3/4 cup of powdered sugar.