In article >,
"Peggy" > wrote:

> "Ryan" > wrote in message
> om...
> > Hi,
> >
> > This is, I'm sure to many, a stupid question but I can't find a clear
> > answer elsewhere.
> >
> > I am saddened to say that I have NEVER seen or eaten a "red velvet
> > cake". I am ordering a cake for an occasion soon and it is an option
> > available.
> >
> > From receipes I find online, it appears to simply be a chocolate cake
> > with red food coloring to make it appear redish/brown.
> >
> > Am I correct with that assumption?
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> Yellow or white cake with lots of red coloring. Usually frosted with cream
> cheese frosting.
> here's a link to an image:

*Never* frosted with anything but a bechamel-sauce based frosting, IMO;
much lighter than a cream cheese frosting. And the cake is leavened with
a combination of baking soda and vinegar. I believe that is the original
recipe: "Waldorf Astoria Red Cake".

Isaac