Does Red Velvet Always Have Cream Cheese?
No, Red Velvet cake does not always have cream cheese. While it is common for Red Velvet cakes to be paired with cream cheese frosting, it is not a requirement. Other frostings, such as buttercream, can also be used. It is the combination of cocoa powder and vinegar or buttermilk that gives Red Velvet its unique flavor and texture, not the frosting.