red velvet cake
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌred ˈvel.vɪt ˌkeɪk/ us/ˌred ˈvel.vɪt ˌkeɪk/
红色天鹅绒蛋糕，红丝绒蛋糕
a type of chocolate cake made with vinegar, buttermilk and red food colouring, with cream cheeseicing on top
The red velvet cake is a little sour because of all the buttermilk. 红天鹅绒蛋糕有点酸，因为里面加了很多脱脂牛奶。
Red velvet cake is a very dramatic looking cake with a bright red colour contrasted with white icing. 红丝绒蛋糕有很强的视觉冲击力，鲜艳的红色与白色的糖霜形成了鲜明的对比。
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- Have you ever made a red velvet cake?
- Red velvet cake is a deliciously moist cake with cream cheese icing as the frosting.
- A group of tourists were eating red velvet cake at a local bakery.