Hi, When I was in Russia, I learned how to make Red Velvet Cake the European way, and it is delicious. Follow the instructions like normal, but when pouring into cake pans, try to make the layer as thin as possible without burning them. I try to get 8 - 12 layers out of a single batter. The Russians would make cakes with lots of thin layers, and cream in between each one. (Wonderful!) After stacking the layers (with a medium layer of cream between each one), grate a chocolate bar on top! Cheri Lee McElroy cmcelroy@mexia.com http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/2840