You might need to buy:
  • * 2 1/2 cups flour
  • * 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • * 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • * 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • * 1 teaspoon salt
  • * 2 eggs
  • * 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
  • * 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • * 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
  • * 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • * Cream Cheese Frosting,
  • * 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • * 8 ounces cream cheese
  • * 1 cup or 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • * 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • * 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract