Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, plating with chocolate rose, piping jel, drop of cream with grapes.

Red velvet cake is a layered cake with a vibrant red color, and a soft, moist crumb, typically frosted with cream cheese icing; its distinctive taste comes from a combination of cocoa powder, buttermilk, vinegar, and red food coloring, creating a slightly tangy balance to the sweetness of the frosting; it's particularly popular in the Southern United States.