Red Velvet Cake

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Combine the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Stir together with a whisk until evenly combined. Set aside

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add the the vanilla, buttermilk, eggs and oil and stir until combined

Step 3

Add in the sugar and mix until combined

Step 4

Add in the vinegar and food dye and stir until evenly incorporated

Step 5

Once all the wet are incorporated, add in the dry . Stir until the mixture is just evenly combined

Step 6

Once combined, add the hot water. The batter will be very thin

Step 7

Pour the batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans and cook for ~30-40 minutes (ovens vary so test with a toothpick in the center and remove when it comes out clean) 350 F – make sure a toothpick comes out clean

Step 8

Set aside to cool

Step 9

In the base of a kitchen aid or large bowl with a hand mixer, add softened butter and cream cheese

Step 10

On medium high speed, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy (around 2 minutes)

Step 11

Add salt, almond extract, and vanilla. Whip until combined

Step 12

On low speed, add the powder sugar ½ cup at a time

Step 13

Once all the sugar has been added, turn up the mixture and whip on medium high until light and fluffy (around 2 minutes)

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