Five Tips for Making Flat Cake Layers - Sprinkles & Sea Salt

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups cake flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp red food coloring, liquid
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 2 8oz bricks full fat cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 tsp clear vanilla extract
• 2 lbs (7 1/2 cups) confectioners sugar
• 1 tbsp heavy cream