Red Velvet Cake
"A red velvet cake recipe adapted from The Complete Cook's Country TV Show Cookbook. Make sure to use natural (as opposed to Dutch or dark) cocoa so the cake will have the proper color and rise...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups (11.25 ounces) all-purpose flour**
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 pinch salt (I used a generous pinch)
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1 cup buttermilk (mine was room temperature)
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder, do not use Dutch or Dark
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2 tablespoons red food coloring
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces and softened
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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16 tablespoons (8oz) unsalted butter, cut into chunks and softened
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1 pound (1 box or 3 ¾-4 cups) confectionerâ??s sugar
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16 ounces cream cheese
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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