Ingredients
1 package chocolate cake mix
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbs cider vinegar
1 Tbs red food coloring (if using paste type food coloring, try approx. 1/4 tsp)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions
Mix everything but the red food coloring together on low speed of your mixer for one minute. Turn the mixer OFF before adding the food coloring so it doesn't splatter! Beat on high for 2 minutes. Grease a 13x9 baking pan. Pour the batter in. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Let cool before frosting. After frosting, sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pecans if desired.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
4 Tbs butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
6 ounces light cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Whip it all together until smooth.