RED VELVET CAKE LAYERS
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 300 g granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 165 g buttermilk
- 180 g sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
- 110 g vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring or vegan food coloring the amount can depend on your food color, see if it needs more for a deep red color
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- 300 g butter
- 150 g full-fat cream cheese
- 540 g powdered sugar sifted
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
The US customary cup measurement serves as a rough estimate, as it can have uncertainties, so for precise results, it's recommended to weigh your ingredients using a digital scale in grams. Baking is both an art and a science, which most often requires precision and accuracy.