THE ULTIMATE RED VELVET COOKBOOK: 50 ENCHANTING RECIPES INSPIRED BY THE CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE

Red velvet is so named for having a velvet or smooth texture. A good red velvet cake recipe calls for specific amounts of cocoa, buttermilk, and white vinegar, which give it a very unique taste, it’s not just regular recipe with food coloring. Also, the original red velvet was made with a boiled-milk frosting, not the icky heavy and overly-sweet cream cheese frosting that is usually used now. The boiled-milk frosting is like a cross between whipped cream and buttercream, and a well-made red velvet cake has a delicate and divine flavor and texture.