Classic Red Velvet Cake

with Cream Cheese Frosting

This classic red velvet cake is moist, tender, and topped with the most decadent cream cheese frosting. A timeless favorite for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion!

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour — 2 1/2 cups, sifted
• Granulated sugar — 1 1/2 cups
• Buttermilk — 1 cup, room temperature
• Vegetable oil — 1/2 cup
• Large eggs — 2, room temperature
• Red food coloring — 2 tablespoons
• Cocoa powder — 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda — 1 teaspoon
• White vinegar — 1 teaspoon
• Salt — 1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, combine the baking soda and vinegar. Fold into the batter immediately.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 28-32 minutes.
7. Let cool completely before frosting with your favorite cream cheese frosting.