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 large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a separate large bowl, beat the granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add the vegetable oil and beat until well combined.

4. 4

   Mix in the red food coloring and vanilla extract until the color is evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the sugar and egg mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, combine the baking soda and white vinegar. Once it fizzes, quickly fold it into the cake batter.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

10. 10

    Once cooled, you can frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and assemble the layers to complete your Red Velvet Cake.