The Best Southern Red Velvet Cake

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Red velvet cake is a delicious southern tradition. It\\\'s a bright red buttermilk cake with a hint of cocoa topped with creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. Definitely a crowd pleaser!

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk (room temp)
2 large eggs (room temp)
2 tbsp red food coloring (1oz)
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
Pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 3 8 or 9 inch cake pans and set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In a large bowl, mix together...
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Nutritions

Calories
413

Sodium
233mg
9% DV

Fat
24g
37% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
46g
15% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

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