Home›Articles›Where red velvet cake got its color, and why its origin is disputedArticleWhere red velvet cake got its color, and why its origin is disputedArticlesConnectionsSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)ConnectionsArticle OnRed Velvet Cake, Dishes Well-attested SourcesRed velvet cake (Wikipedia)HistoryQuote, HistoryIn the 1920s, red velvet layer cake became a famous dessert at New York City's Waldorf-Astoria hotel.View the SourceFood and Drink Atlas Page Registertier 1Food and Drink AtlasComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.