"graham" > wrote in message
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>
> "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

I wouldn't go as far as saying it is "disgusting," but I do think it is
meant to impress people by the color more than the flavor.