Red Velvet Cake

This cake is moist, tasty and simply divine. A hint of cocoa combined with cream cheese filling makes this cake a rich and delightful treat.

• 3 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
  
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/4 half and half or buttermilk

1. Grease two 9-inch pans or one 9x13 sheet pan.
2. Incorporate oil and sugar.
3. Add red coloring.
4. Add eggs one at a time mix thoroughly and scrape down frequently.
   
5. Shift cake flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
6. Mix half and half/buttermilk and vanilla in a bowl.
7. Add dry mixture and milk mixture to oil mixture alternating between the two. Scrape down frequently. Mix till just combined.
8. Pour in pan(s). Bake at 335F degrees for 35-45 minutes or until sides pull away from pan.