Red Velvet Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 bottles (1 ounce each) red food coloring
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/4 cups cake flour
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar