Original Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake With Traditional Icing - Entertaining Diva
"This delicious recipe is the original Waldorf Astoria red velvet cake with cooked icing that was made in the 1920's in New York City...."
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup (or 1 stick) shortening or butter (softened)
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1½ cups sugar
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2 eggs (at room temperature)
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2 Tablespoons liquid red food coloring
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2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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2¼ cups cake flour
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1 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup milk
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1 cup butter (softened)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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