I have been making this red velvet cake on special occasions since 2002. I have tried other recipes but come back to this as my tried and true recipe. This cake is a beautiful red color, has great flavor and is moist. It has proved to be a favorite.
I give this cake 5 Stars. My youngest daughter loves chocolate cake and this is the go-to birthday cake for her. It is moist, it is chocolaty, it is heaven. The coffee really does make the flavor of this chocolate cake better than other chocolate cakes. If you like chocolate cake, you should make this recipe! Course: Dessert, chocolate cakeServings: Birthday party Ingredients 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt, kosher 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup freshly brewed coffee Frosting 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature...