Red Velvet Cake
The English phrase "red velvet cake" is translated into German as Red Velvet Cake.
In German, the English term Red Velvet Cake is used to refer to a cocoa-flavored layer cake characterized by its deep red color and cream cheese frosting. If you wish to specifically request this cake with cream cheese frosting, you can say Roter Samtkuchen mit Frischkäseglasur, bitte.
Did you know?
- In German bakeries, you will rarely see a sign for 'Red Velvet Cake' because the name is almost exclusively treated as a loanword from English. If you ask for a 'Roter Samtkuchen', a baker might look confused or assume you are describing a different, generic red-colored sponge cake.
- Because red velvet cake is not a traditional German dessert, you are more likely to find it in Hipster-Cafés in cities like Berlin or Hamburg than in a traditional Konditorei, where classic cakes like Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte dominate.
- If you were to translate the phrase literally as 'Roter Samt', a German speaker might momentarily picture the fabric itself rather than a dessert. To ensure they understand you mean food, it is often safer to add the word 'Kuchen' (cake) to the end.
Examples in context
- Möchtest du ein Stück Red Velvet Cake?Would you like a piece of Red Velvet Cake?
- Der Red Velvet Cake schmeckt sehr süß.The Red Velvet Cake tastes very sweet.
- Ich habe einen Red Velvet Cake gebacken.I baked a Red Velvet Cake.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are at a bakery.
- JuliaWas willst du essen, Lukas?What do you want to eat, Lukas?
- LukasIch nehme ein Stück Red Velvet Cake.I'll take a piece of Red Velvet Cake.
- JuliaDas ist eine gute Wahl!That is a good choice!
- LukasIch liebe die rote Farbe.I love the red color.
