"This small red velvet cake is made with 6-inch cake pans and is frosted with silky smooth ermine buttercream. A classic combination!..."
INGREDIENTS
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160 g (1 1/3 cup) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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3 tbsp unsweetened natural cocoa powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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125 ml (1/2 cup) buttermilk, room temperature, we use full-fat
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1 tsp red gel food coloring*
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57 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
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60 ml (1/4 cup) neutral oil
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 large egg yolk, room temperature
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1 tsp distilled white vinegar
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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40 g (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
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1/8 tsp salt
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250 ml (1 cup) whole milk
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226 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract