While I may be a red velvet cake girly at heart, I’ve seen its predecessor described as an even richer cake with a better chocolate flavor. If you want a taste of our culinary history ...

The bold colour of a red velvet cake is a delight to the eye and, with its rich cream cheese vanilla icing, it’s even more of a joy to eat. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease two ...