Even classics need an update eventually. And this time around, we’re ditching the food science in favor of real, simple, high-quality ingredients. Instead of tablespoons of food coloring, we add a whisper of red to tint this cake a sweet shade of pink. Our fun take on this Southern classic is best made with buttermilk, but any milk will do. We suggest pairing this beauty with our classic vanilla frosting mix and all your favorite people.

Ingredients: flour, sugar, Madagascar vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, salt, red food color