Red Velvet Layer Cake

Red velvet layer cake with 5 cup cream cheese frosting

Makes 12 to 16 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup butter

2 1/2 cups sugar

6 large eggs

3 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons unsweetend cocoa

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 ounce red food coloring

For the frosting:

24 ounce cream cheese softened [8-ounce packages]

3/4 cup butter softened

48 ounces powdered sugar

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, (to be continued)