"Velvet cakes" date back to the Victorian era. Unlike the heavier, denser cakes that early settlers were used to, this method ...

This is the best Red Velvet Cake recipe and it isn’t just known for its red color. It has the perfect blend of vanilla, cocoa ...

Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer for 2–3 minutes, then blend in the vegetable oil. Beat in ...

This five-star recipe will stop traffic. Julia Gartland for The New York Times The layers can vary from a fluorescent pink to a dark ruddy mahogany. The color becomes even more eye-catching set ...

Red velvet treats have a way of standing out at any celebration. With their rich color and familiar flavor, they instantly ...

With its striking crimson crumb and contrasting swirls of silky white frosting, red velvet cake is both compelling and mysterious. Not quite chocolate and definitely not vanilla, its flavor lies ...

Red velvet in cupcake form is portable and easy to eat. The cream cheese frosting is sturdy enough to withstand summer heat, yet still pillowy-soft to bite into. With a mild chocolate flavor, these ...

Putting the cupcakes together was easy, too. I spent less than five minutes making the batter, adding oil, eggs, and water. I ...