Name: Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 9" Layer Cake
Ingredients: For the Red Velvet Cake:; 3 cups cake flour; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons red food coloring, more or less according to your color preference; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup vegetable oil; For the Cream Cheese Frosting:; 2 blocks (16 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, VERY soft; 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, VERY soft; 1 tablespoon vanilla pure extract (omit if you want a stark white frosting); 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, more if needed