In article >,
"Vox Humana" > wrote:

> "graham" > wrote in message
> news:Ud2Vc.143390$M95.58978@pd7tw1no...
> >
> > "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.

I would respectfully guess that you've never actually *had* any?

Isaac