The BEST Red Velvet Cake

"This is my favorite Red Velvet Cake recipe! This cake is incredibly soft, moist, buttery, and topped with an easy cream cheese frosting...."

INGREDIENTS
2 and 2/3 cups (295 grams) cake flour ((spooned & leveled))
1/4 cup (22 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
1 and 3/4 cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1/2 cup (120 ml) canola or vegetable oil
1 (1-ounce) bottle liquid red food color
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 and 1/3 cups (320 ml) buttermilk (room temperature)
12 ounces cream cheese (softened)
3/4 cup (175 grams) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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