ed velvet cake is traditionally a red, red-brown, crimson or scarlet-colored chocolate layer cake. Originally, at least that is what I've learned on the internet, traditional recipes did not use food coloring, and the reddish color came from non-Dutched, anthocyanin-rich cocoa. Dutch what and antho-what a what, you say??

s unpopular as it can be - I love Valentine's Day! Sue me! In my romantic mind, one whole day dedicated entirely to love is the best thing ever! The international day of love is also a perfect excuse so that one can indulge in plenty of decadent sweet treats all day long. Count me in!