Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups (300g) caster sugar (or fine white granulated sugar); 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup cooking oil; 1 tablespoon (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder (plus 1 tablespoon extra for dusting); 2 1/2 tablespoons (45ml) red food colouring (liquid, not gel); 2 teaspoons (10ml) pure vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon (20ml) white vinegar; 2 1/2 cups (350g) plain cake flour, sifted ( (or all purpose/plain flour)); 1 teaspoon baking soda ((bi-carb soda)); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (250ml) buttermilk*; 14 ounces (400g) cream cheese (not spreadable), (at room temperature); 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 4 cups confectioners (or icing) sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice ((optional -- adds subtle hint of lemon))