"Isaac Wingfield" > wrote in message
...
> 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".
>
However you make it, it sounds absolutely disgusting!
Graham