The BEST Red Velvet Cake Recipe - Moist & Fluffy | Handle the Heat
"The BEST Red Velvet Cake! Ultra moist, buttery, tender and soft cake with the best red velvet flavor. Topped with easy cream cheese frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup of plain hot coffee or boiling water
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1/4 cup (21 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
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2 1/4 cups (279 grams) all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, (optional)
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2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (109 grams) fresh vegetable oil
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1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, (melted)
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2 large eggs, (at room temperature)
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1 large egg yolk, (at room temperature)
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1 cup buttermilk, (at room temperature)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 teaspoons red gel food coloring, (plus more if needed*)
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1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
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16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, (at room temperature)
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2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, (at room temperature)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 cups (500 grams) powdered sugar, (sifted)
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