Mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups of sugar, ½ cup of butter, 1 cup of milk, 3 eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Combine 1 ¾ cups of flour, 1 ¾ cups of sugar, ¾ cup of cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk, ½ cup of vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla; bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes.
Cream together 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar, then add 2 eggs and the zest of 1 lemon. Mix in 1 ½ cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder, pour into a loaf pan, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, drizzling with lemon juice and sugar while warm.
In a bowl, mix 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder. Add 1 cup of vegetable oil, 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons of red food coloring, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix well. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, and frost with cream cheese icing once cooled.