You might need to buy:
  • * 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • * 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • * 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • * 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • * 2 large yolks
  • * 1 cup sugar
  • * 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • * 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • * Special equipment: 12 muffin cups
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