what is that? velvet?

In my mind, red velvet will be forever be entwined with the armadillo groom's cake in Steel Magnolias. However, for my first foray into baking red velvet, I opted to make cupcakes more suitable for Julia Roberts' character:

Shelby: "My colors are blush and bashful."
M'Lynn: "Her colors are pink and pink."
(Cue diabetic seizure and spilled orange juice)

Still, I must raise my mint julep to the ambitious amateur baker who attempted to recreate the armadillo for my friend's going away party.

One more, I can't help it:
Drum: Ouiser, can we call a truce long enough for me to get a piece of cake?
[Ouiser slices him the tail piece of an armadillo cake]
Drum: Aww, thanks Ouiser. Nothin' like a good piece of ass.