Red velvet cake originated in the early 20th century, gaining popularity in the Southern United States. Its unique red hue, originally due to cocoa and acidic buttermilk, is now often enhanced with food coloring. The cake became a staple at special occasions, symbolizing decadence and celebration, especially after its feature in the 1989 film “Steel Magnolias.”
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