red velvet cake

Ingredients For red velvet cake

• 2 1/2 c

  all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c

  sugar
• 1 c

  buttermilk
• 1 c

  vegetable oil
• 2 lg

  eggs
• 1 oz

  red food coloring
• 1 tsp

  baking soda
• 1 tsp

  salt
• 1 tsp

  white vinegar
• 3 1/2 Tbsp

  cocoa powder
• 1 tsp

  vanilla extract
• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
• 1 lb

  confectioners' sugar
• 1 stick

  butter, melted
• 1 pkg

  cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 tsp

  vanilla extract
• 1 c

  finely chopped pecans (if desired)