Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened, for frosting
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, for frosting
• 3 cups powdered sugar, for frosting

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. 2Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3Add the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar, and beat until smooth.
4. 4Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. 5Cool the cakes completely on a wire rack.
6. 6Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually beat in the powdered sugar to make the frosting.
7. 7Frost between the layers and over the top and sides of the cooled cake.

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