 Four-layer slice of red velvet cake from the Waldorf-Astoria | |
| Type | Layer cake |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | American South |
| Main ingredients | Flour, buttermilk, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and/or cream cheese icing |
Red velvet cake is traditionally a red, crimson, or scarlet-colored[1] layer cake, layered with ermine icing[2] or cream cheese icing. Traditional recipes do not use food coloring, with the red color possibly due to non-Dutched, anthocyanin-rich cocoa, and possibly due to the usage of brown sugar, formerly called red sugar.[1][3][4]
Common ingredients include buttermilk, butter, cocoa, vinegar, and flour. Beet juice or red food coloring may be used for the color.[3]
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