1 1/4 cups superfine sugar (or just blitz granulated sugar in a blender or food processor until finely ground but not powdery)
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sunflower oil, plus more for the pan
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder (or Dutch process, if that’s what you happen to have on hand)
1 1/2 tablespoons red food coloring or 3/4 teaspoon red food coloring paste (Bea Vo recommends Sugarflair Red Extra Coloring Paste, although it’s not typically available in the U.S)
1 cup heavy cream, very cold
3/4 cup mascarpone
3/4 cup cream cheese
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Ingredients
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This recipe is vegetarian
Condiments
Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar (2 1/2teaspoons)