Is chocolate in red velvet cake?

The red color comes from red food coloring, and the "velvet" texture comes from buttermilk and vinegar.

While some recipes might call for a small amount of cocoa powder to enhance the flavor, it's not a core ingredient like in chocolate cake.

However, some people do enjoy adding chocolate to their red velvet cake, for example, by using chocolate frosting or incorporating chocolate chips into the batter.