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waldorf astoria red cake & waldorf icing

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Billie Neal
@WildExpectation
Malden, MO

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!

(2 ratings)
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Ingredients For waldorf astoria red cake & waldorf icing

  • WALDORF ASTORIA RED CAKE
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 oz
    red cake coloring
  • 2 Tbsp
    cocoa
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 1/4 c
    sifted flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • WALDORF ICING
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 stick
    oleo = 1 cup
  • 1 c
    sugar

How To Make waldorf astoria red cake & waldorf icing

  • 1
    "WALDORF ASTORIA RED CAKE" Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
  • 2
    Make a paste of cocoa and cake coloring and add to mixture.
  • 3
    Add vanilla and buttermilk alternately with flour and salt, beating after each addition.
  • 4
    Mix soda and vinegar and blend into mixture.
  • 5
    Bake 25 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • 6
    "WALDORF ICING" Cook milk and flour until thick, let cool.
  • 7
    Cream well, butter and sugar, beat until butter turns white.
  • 8
    Add vanilla and cool mixture.
  • 9
    Beat till fluffy like whipped cream.
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