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Red Velvet Cupcake – Enough Cocoa?

I recently went to Archie’s Deli for the first time. My dad, who lives in Sun City, told Andy & me about this New York Jewish deli in Surprise, so I figured we’d have to try it.

I loved their Pastrami Reuben, so when I found out they had red velvet cake for dessert, I eagerly ordered it. My first surprise was when it got to my table as a cupcake. It was piled high with sweet cream cheese topping, which was very pretty, but I was eager to taste the cake– would it be chocolaty enough? Alas, I could detect no cocoa flavor at all. I don’t know about you, but I love a red velvet cake with a distinct hint of cocoa. I could neither taste nor see any hint of cocoa in this cake. Continue reading