Best Red Velvet Cake

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Karen Snyder Lachman

subheading: For the cake:

½ cup of plain hot coffee or boiling water

¼ cup (21 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder

2 ¼ cups (279 grams) all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar

½ cup (109 grams) fresh vegetable oil

1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 large egg yolk, at room temperature

1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 teaspoons red gel food coloring, plus more if needed*

1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

subheading: For the cream cheese frosting:

16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature

2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

4 cups (500 grams) powdered sugar, sifted

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