Red Velvet Cake

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For the cake: 

Unsalted butter, for the pans

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 3/4 cups vegetable oil

1 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1-ounce bottle red food coloring

For the frosting:

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature

2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 1-pound boxes confectioners' sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups pecans, finely chopped