1 14 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 14 cup all-purpose flour

14 tsp salt

3 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tbsp food coloring (red)

4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)

14 cup butter (for frosting)

2 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)

1 tsp vanilla (for frosting)

2 tbsp milk (as needed, for frosting)

Method 1 Preheat oven to 350.

2 Butter and flour an 8 x 8 cake pan.

3 In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder, red food coloring, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to create a paste.

4 In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then add remaining teaspoon of vanilla. With the mixer on medium speed, add in cocoa powder mixture. Beat until batter is completely red. (If at this time...