Red Velvet Cake (Or Cupcakes)

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup fine-quality cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup red food coloring, plus
• 1 -2 tablespoon red food coloring, extra if you want the cake extra red
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar

1. Heat oven to 350u0b0Fu0b0.
2. Butter and flour two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans or line a cupcake tray with paper liners. In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, salt and cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, mix together the sugar and oil until well combined. Add in the 2 eggs and beat well. Next, stir in the food colouring and the vanilla. Add in half of the flour/cocoa mixture, alternating with the yogurt, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
4. In a small bowl, mix baking soda and vinegar until combined. Add to batter, and beat for 10 seconds. Divide batter between the prepared pans (if using) or pour batter 3/4 full into the cupcake liners.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Cool for about 5 minutes before removing from pan, then place on wire racks to cool completely. Frost or cover in whipped cream as desired.

flour, salt, cocoa powder, white sugar, canola oil, eggs, red food coloring, red food coloring, vanilla, plain yogurt, baking soda, white vinegar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/red-velvet-cake-or-cupcakes-214772 (may not work)