Ruby Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2/3 cup hot brewed coffee (or sub 2/3 cup hot water plus 1 teaspoon espresso powder)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 -4 tablespoons liquid red food coloring (I used McCormick with no bad taste)