Velvet Splendor: The Ultimate Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Frosting Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5g) salt
• 1 tsp (2g) cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups (360ml) vegetable oil
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 tbsp (30ml) red food coloring
• 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
• 1 tsp (5ml) white vinegar
• 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream or milk (optional for consistency)