MOIST RED VELVET CAKE AND WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

A truly moist red velvet cake with a light fluffy whipped cream cheese icing.

Servings 8

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients:
(Make sure ingredients are at room temperature before you start the cooking process.)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
2 tablespoons dutch pressed cocoa powder
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
1 pound cream cheese , softened
2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup), softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar