Signature Red Velvet Cake - Crystal Sugar

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup any type of vegetable oil, including non-virgin olive oil.
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups Crystal Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons red food color (gel type)
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
• 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, soft
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, soft
• 2 1/2 cups Crystal Sugar Confectioners Powdered Sugar