Red Velvet Cake: This silky red velvet cake recipe is tender

Ingredients

• For The Cake

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

• 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

• 2 1/2 teaspoons red food coloring*

• 4 eggs, room temperature

• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon vinegar

• 1 1/3 cup buttermilk

• For The Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

• 8 oz butter, room temperature

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 7 cups powdered sugar