Posted by Atticus on December 8, 2004, at 10:15:41
In reply to Re: Yellow Cake????! » alesta, posted by alexandra_k on December 7, 2004, at 4:15:41
Hmmm. Never thought of it before, but Americans DO seem to have an affinity for foods with yellow tints. Guess it's like crows being drawn to shiny objects or something. Actually, the most off-putting cake I've ever seen is a concoction called "red velvet cake." Regular chocolate icing, but when you cut into it, you discover that the cake itself has been dyed a deep crimson with food coloring. Makes you feel like you're slicing open a fresh carcass and eating it raw. Took me totally by surprise the first time I ran into it at a dinner party. I expect it's from Hannibal Lector's recipe book ("Tell me about your favorite dessert, Clarice ...") And it isn't the least bit velvety to boot. Is this an American creation? (Sure seems like it would be.) Or have you heard of it? Atticus
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