Originally Posted by
canuckninepatch
Going off on a tangent here......I'm Canadian, and red velvet cake isn't common here. I don't get the attraction of it - isn't it just chocolate cake with lots of red food dye?
Hahaha...yes it is, but it is so very pretty & festive at Christmas...especially when made in layers & set upon a cake plate. My family in the south considers it a staple at Christmas dinners. I love it, but I like sweets and anything with cream cheese frosting.