Red Velvet Cake
"A slice of red velvet cake looks just as its name implies – soft and red – though its flavor base is cocoa. A big hit on Valentine's Day, the dessert is popular for the holidays as well. One VIP customer has us bake dozens to give as gifts for Christmas. Rich with butter and eggs and cloaked in an ivory cream cheese and butter vanilla frosting, this is a cake that holds up well for at least three days...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups cake flour
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 tablespoons liquid red food color
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 1/2 sticks (10 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups packed dark brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 whole eggs plus 2 egg yolks
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1 tablespoon distilled white or cider vinegar
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Cream Cheese Frosting (see below)
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