Red Velvet Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.

5. 5

   Mix in the red food coloring and vanilla extract until well combined.

6. 6

   Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

9. 9

   Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Once cooled, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and serve.