Before there was cream cheese, there was ermine.

It's here! My Best-Ever Red Velvet Cake is moist, sweet, and bright red — and it's covered in a luscious ermine frosting ...

Learn how to make a classic red velvet cake with a soft, moist crumb and smooth cream cheese frosting for an elegant homemade dessert that is perfect for birthdays and every special occasion.

Ermine frosting is feathery light and soft, so it spreads and swirls like a dream. It's creamy, delicate, and plenty delicious, but far less rich and heavy than most frostings, especially super-sweet ...

This recipe doesn't add any unexpected extras or fancy new flavors. It's a traditional, straightforward red velvet cake that shows off the unbeatable flavors and textures of this iconic classic. Swap ...