Alexandra Domrongchai is a food and travel writer based out of New York. With years of experience in the restaurant industry, food culture research, and as an avid traveler, she joins Travel + Leisure ...

Red velvet is the crème de la crème of cakes. It's known as the fancy pants of desserts that when you hear someone say they're serving it, you're expecting great things. This luxurious treat is ...

And if it's not chocolate, what is it? Few desserts command attention quite like a red velvet cake. Layers of bold red, ...

Red velvet cake is so much more than just chocolate cake with red food coloring. The combination of chocolate, buttermilk and vinegar yields a dessert that delights both the eyes and the appetite.

Red velvet in cupcake form is portable and easy to eat. The cream cheese frosting is sturdy enough to withstand summer heat, yet still pillowy-soft to bite into. With a mild chocolate flavor, these ...