Red Velvet Cake is a classic. Visually stunning and with a unique flavor, it’s easy to see why it has become many people’s favorite. The only downside is that most recipes require a tablespoon or more of red food coloring. That’s a lot! Commercial food coloring is petroleum-based, and has been linked to allergies, bed-wetting, hyperactivity, and cancer. Though some studies are inconclusive, just the mere possibility sends me running in the other direction. We try to stay as close to natural as possible around here, so I looked to a healthier source for that signature hue: beets.

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