"Isaac Wingfield" > wrote in message
...
> 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?
>

You would be wrong in your guess.