waldorf astoria red cake & waldorf icing
(3 RATINGS)
This recipe was my mother's. SUPPOSEDLY, this is the original of what would become known as the "Red Velvet Cake". As the story was told, this recipe was created by the Waldorf Astoria's baking Chef for the opening of the Waldorf or very shortly thereafter. Now whether this is true history or not is not for me to say because I wasn't there. This story is a hand-me down. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and I have enjoyed it throughout the years!
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Ingredients
- WALDORF ASTORIA RED CAKE
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 ounces red cake coloring
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 2 - eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/4 cups sifted flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- WALDORF ICING
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 sticks oleo = 1 cup
- 1 cup sugar
How To Make waldorf astoria red cake & waldorf icing
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Step 1"WALDORF ASTORIA RED CAKE" Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
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Step 2Make a paste of cocoa and cake coloring and add to mixture.
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Step 3Add vanilla and buttermilk alternately with flour and salt, beating after each addition.
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Step 4Mix soda and vinegar and blend into mixture.
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Step 5Bake 25 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
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Step 6"WALDORF ICING" Cook milk and flour until thick, let cool.
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Step 7Cream well, butter and sugar, beat until butter turns white.
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Step 8Add vanilla and cool mixture.
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Step 9Beat till fluffy like whipped cream.
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