Red Velvet Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 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
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
• 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 1/4 tsp salt (for frosting)

Recipe

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients

- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs.

- red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.

Step 4: Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients

- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

- The batter will be smooth and slightly runny.

Step 5: Bake the Cake

- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.

- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.

- Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, and beat until fluffy.

Step 7: Assemble the Cake

- Once the cakes have completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.

- Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top.

- Place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

Step 8: Chill and Serve

- Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting.

- Slice and serve your delicious Red Velvet Cake!