How to Make Red Velvet Cake: My Ultimate Family Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (5 g) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 g) salt
• 1 tsp (5 g) cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups (360 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) red food coloring
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar
• 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar