"I watched my grandma prepare her red velvet showstopper many times for family get-togethers. The fluffy butter frosting perfectly complements the flavor of this gorgeous cake.—Jodi Anderson, Overbrook, Kansas..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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2-1/4 cups sugar
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3 large eggs
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4-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3-3/4 cups cake flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1-1/2 cups buttermilk
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3 tablespoons baking cocoa
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4-1/2 teaspoons red food coloring
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FROSTING:
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1 cup butter, softened
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9 cups confectioners' sugar
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3 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2/3 to 3/4 cup 2% milk