Delicious Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Red food coloring (about 2 tablespoons)

Instructions

Steps to Bake the Cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
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; add it to the batter and mix quickly.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting and Serving

Once cooled, frost the cake with a rich cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any celebration, especially for a ^1st or ^2nd birthday!

Enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Cake with friends and family!