"Summary: Rich and moist with a hint of cocoa, Red Velvet Cake is a beautiful Southern Classic...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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2 tbl unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 ounce (usually 1 little bottle) red food coloring
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup vegetable oil
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2 cups sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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For the frosting:
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16 ounces cream cheese – two packages
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2 cups confectioner’s sugar
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1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract