Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • 1 hr
  • Serves 12
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3 cups cake flour, spooned & leveled
1 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp unsweetened natural cocoa powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup canola or vegetable oil
4 large eggs, room temperature and separated
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp distilled white vinegar
liquid or gel red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
16 oz full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
5 cups confectioners’ sugar
1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch of salt, to taste