Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe | James Beard Foundation

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon for preparing pans, room temperature
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup buttermilk, shaken
• 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature