Classic Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups cake flour
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs plus 1 yolk, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons LorAnn Red Velvet Emulsion (No additional coloring is necessary)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons tepid water
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 1/2 cups powdered cane sugar
• 1 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon or to taste LorAnn Cream Cheese Bakery Emulsion
• dash of sea salt (optional)