Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 ½ cups
• Cocoa powder - 2 tablespoons
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup, softened
• Vegetable oil - 1 cup
• Eggs - 2 large
• Buttermilk - 1 cup
• Red food coloring - 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• White vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Cream cheese - 8 oz, softened
• Powdered sugar - 4 cups
• Heavy cream - ¼ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2.

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3.

   In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4.

   Add the oil, eggs, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar to the butter mixture and mix until combined.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. 6.

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.

7. 7.

   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8.

   Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

9. 9.

   For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar.

10. 10.

    Add the heavy cream and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.

11. 11.

    Frost the cooled cake layers with the cream cheese frosting, stacking them as you go.

12. 12.

    Serve and enjoy your rich red velvet cake!

Nutritional Facts