Red Velvet Cake

Why I Love This Recipe
Moist and luscious, classic red velvet cake is as delightful to behold as it is to eat!
Ingredients You'll Need
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 bottle (1 ounce) McCormick® Red Food Color
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Mix in sour cream, milk, food color and vanilla.
Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until just blended. Do not overbeat.
Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire rack.