Red Velvet Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Cake
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 ounce red food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 lb powdered sugar (1 box)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Mix sour cream, milk, food coloring and vanilla.
Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed just until blended.
Spoon batter into greased / floured 9 x 13 inch pan or into paper-lined muffin cups (for cupcakes), filling each cup 2/3 full.
Bake cake for about 40 minutes, or cupcakes for 20-25 minutes, or until done.
Cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely before frosting.
To make frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, sour cream and vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar on medium speed until smooth.