THE INFAMOUS RED VELVET CAKE

The Infamous Red Velvet Cake image

Provided by Tammy Hall

Categories Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 c vegetable oil
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa (powder)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 c sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 oz red food coloring
3 Tbsp luke warm water
1 c buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp white vinegar
cream cheese frosting
1 pkg cream cheese
1 stick unsalted butter
1 box confectioners' sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. I use Non stick spray to coat two 8-by-2-inch pans or (use additional butter not included in recipe to coat pans). In a medium bowl sift together flour and baking powder; and set aside.
2. In a different bowl combine oil and sugar and beat for (approx. 15 mins). Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla, salt, food coloring and water; beat scraping down the sides of the bowl, until well combined. Add reserved dry ingredients in additions, alternating with the buttermilk; beat on low speed until well combined.
3. In a small bowl stir together baking soda and vinegar; add to batter. Beat on medium speed for 10 seconds. Be sure not to over beat. Divide batter between prepared pans, and bake until a butter knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, (approx 25-30 mins) depending on your oven the aluminum pans takes approx. 30 mins and non stick pans 22-25 minutes.
4. **Mixing of Cream cheese frosting**
5. Add all ingredients together in one bowl and mix until all ingredients are well blended, and the icing is thick and smooth. (do not over mix as the icing will be runny and the cake won't look smooth)
6. After the cake cools, use a knife to cut off the top of one cake (this will be the bottom half of the cake) and ice the cake with the frosting. Place the second cake on top and ice top and sides of cake to a smooth. Enjoy!!!