What is it about Red Velvet Cake that causes oohs and aahs from many people? Perhaps it is the rich ruby-red color, or the striking combination of red layers and white icing. But most likely it is the irresistibly scrumptious flavor is this old fashioned cake with a subtle chocolate flavor. The popular legend of how Red Velvet originated is sometime around the 1950’s a woman asked for the recipe for the delicious red velvet cake she was served at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. This was the hotel’s signature cake, and the hotel billed the woman $100 or more for the recipe. Upset over the charge, she passed the recipe along to everyone she knew. Many Red Velvet Cake recipes today use a cream cheese frosting, which is undeniably delicious. But Instead, I have chosen a rich Flour Buttercream with perfectly complements the light chocolaty flavor and moistness of the cake. Flour Buttercream is also thought to have been used with the original Red Velvet Cake. The coconut garnish adds an extra sweet crunch along with a stunning white elegance. Serve this cake as a special weekend treat, or as the centerpiece to your holiday dessert table.