"The ultimate red velvet cake: super soft, moist and easy to make with a beautifully balanced flavor and delicious cream cheese frosting!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
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3/4 cup vegetable oil (170g)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113g)
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3 large eggs
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1 tbsp vanilla
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1 1/3 cup buttermilk (320g) - mix 1 1/3 cup whole milk with 4 tsp vinegar or lemon juice to make your own
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2 tsp vinegar
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1 tbsp gel red food color - may need up to 1.5 tbsp depending on the brand
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1/4 cup boiling water (60g)
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2 1/2 tbsp Dutch processed cocoa powder (15g)
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3 cups all-purpose flour (390g)
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1/4 cup cornstarch (30g)
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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1 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (2.5 sticks or 283g)
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20 oz cream cheese, room temperature (2.5 8 oz blocks or 570g)
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1 tsp vanilla
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1/2 tsp salt
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3-4 cups icing sugar, sifted (360 to 480g)