"This is my favorite Red Velvet Cake recipe! This cake is incredibly soft, moist, buttery, and topped with an easy cream cheese frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 and 2/3 cups (295 grams) cake flour ((spooned & leveled))
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1/4 cup (22 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
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1 and 3/4 cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs (room temperature)
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1/2 cup (120 ml) canola or vegetable oil
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1 (1-ounce) bottle liquid red food color
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
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1 and 1/3 cups (320 ml) buttermilk (room temperature)
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12 ounces cream cheese (softened)
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3/4 cup (175 grams) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
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3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract