Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
• ⅓ cup melted butter, cooled
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon red velvet food coloring (such as lorann professional kitchen) red velvet bakery emulsion) or as desired
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar (optional)
• ½ cup whole milk, or more as needed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste (optional)
• 6 tablespoons whipped cream, or to taste (optional)
• 1 cup sliced strawberries, or to taste (optional)