Best Red Velvet Cake Recipe Classic Southern Charm

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
• 2 tablespoons (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) distilled white vinegar
• 2 ounces (56g) red food coloring (gel or liquid, use gel for a richer colour)
• ½ cup (120ml) hot, strong coffee or water
• 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
• Pinch of salt