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 flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

7. 7

   In a small bowl, combine the baking soda and vinegar, then quickly fold into the cake batter.

8. 8

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

9. 9

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

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