The Crimson Queen: A Masterclass on Making the Perfect Red Velvet Cake

There is perhaps no dessert more dramatic, more polarising, or more visually stunning than the Red Velvet Cake. With its vibrant crimson crumb contrasting against stark white cream cheese frosting, it is the centrepiece of bakeries and Instagram feeds alike. But what exactly is it? Is it chocolate? Is it vanilla? Is it just a butter cake with food colouring?