Mental Floss | Food History: Red Velvet Cake @MentalFloss | Uploaded 1 year ago | Updated 9 hours ago
Red Velvet Cake has enchanted people with its vibrant hue and smooth texture, but how did such a niche dessert rise to popularity? What makes red velvet cake red? Or… velvet for that matter?

Join host Justin Dodd as he takes you through the fascinating and complicated history of this delicious dessert, from its association with special occasions, to its role in popular culture.

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