Waldorf Astoria Original Red Velvet Cake with Cooked Icing
"Original Red Velvet Cake..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (3.4 ounces) shortening
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon butter extract
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1 1/2 ounces red food coloring
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3 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (carefully spoon and level -- don't pack flour)
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon vinegar
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3 tablespoons flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
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1 cup milk
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2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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