Cake Man Raven’s Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups

sugar

1 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

fine salt

1 tsp

cocoa powder

1 1/2 cups

vegetable oil

1 cup

buttermilk, at room temperature

large eggs, at room temperature

2 tbsp

red food coloring (1 ounce)

1 tsp

white distilled vinegar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

16 oz

cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup

butter, room temperature

4 cups

powdered sugar

2 tsp

vanilla extract

Crushed pecans, for garnish