Red Velvet Cake – Lodge Cast Iron

Ingredients

• ½ cup (+ 2 tablespoons) butter
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup (plus two tablespoons) buttermilk, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons liquid red food coloring
• 2 ¼ cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder