Red Velvet Cake With Rachel Recipe

•     Cooking spray for pans
• 2 1/2 c. White Lily self-rising flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 2 lrg Large eggs lightly beaten
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 c. whole buttermilk
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. red food coloring
• 8 ounce cream cheese room temperature
• 1/2 c. margarine room temperature
• 1 lb confectioners' sugar sifted
• 1 c. finely-minced pecans
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

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