And if it's not chocolate, what is it? Few desserts command attention quite like a red velvet cake. Layers of bold red, likened to velvet because of the cake’s signature light and tender crumb ...

and if you use a white cake mix and tint the batter with green food coloring, they become the popular GRINCH cookies. Red velvet is another favorite and perfect for a holiday cookie tray!

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 ...