Best 7 Classic Waldorf Red Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic, Waldorf Red Cake, a culinary masterpiece that has captivated taste buds for generations. This iconic cake boasts a captivating combination of moist red velvet sponge, creamy Waldorf filling, and a luscious cream cheese frosting. Embark on a delectable journey as we unveil the secrets behind this cherished dessert.

Uncover the culinary artistry of the Waldorf Red Cake through three meticulously crafted recipes. The Classic Waldorf Red Cake recipe embodies the traditional charm of this beloved dessert, featuring layers of velvety red cake, creamy Waldorf filling, and a decadent cream cheese frosting. Experience a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.

For those seeking a gluten-free indulgence, the Gluten-Free Waldorf Red Cake recipe offers a delightful alternative without compromising taste. This rendition showcases a light and fluffy gluten-free sponge cake, complemented by the same luscious Waldorf filling and cream cheese frosting. Enjoy the classic flavors of Waldorf Red Cake with a modern twist.

Last but not least, the Mini Waldorf Red Cakes recipe presents a charming variation perfect for individual servings or special occasions. These bite-sized cakes are crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail as their larger counterpart, ensuring a delightful experience in every morsel. Treat your guests to an unforgettable dessert experience with these elegant and flavorful mini cakes.

As you embark on your baking adventure, let the Waldorf Red Cake's rich history and captivating flavors guide you. With each layer, filling, and frosting, you'll create a dessert that is not only visually stunning but also a symphony of taste. Prepare to be captivated by the timeless allure of this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WALDORF ASTORIA RED VELVET CAKE



Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake image

Make the well-known Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake at home. No cake mix needed.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 ounces red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 3 cake pans.
  • Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring.
  • Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs. Add cocoa and food coloring mixture. Mix well.
  • Add buttermilk with vinegar and flour with salt alternately.
  • By hand, fold in vanilla and baking soda.
  • Pour batter equally into cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove cake layers from pans and cool completely.
  • Cook flour and milk until thick.
  • Beat shortening, margarine, sugar, vanilla until creamy.
  • Add milk and flour mixture a little at a time and beat well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 259 mg, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC WALDORF RED CAKE



Classic Waldorf Red Cake image

This beautiful tall cake is moist and tender. Sometimes called Red Velvet Cake, this classic cake not only tastes delicious, but adds great flair to a holiday dessert table.

Provided by Almond Breeze

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Almond Breeze

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
¾ cup Almond Breeze Original almondmilk
3 eggs
1 (1 ounce) bottle liquid red food color
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vinegar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Almond Breeze Original almondmilk
1 cup vegan buttery sticks, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with rounds of waxed paper or parchment; grease paper. Flour pans.
  • In large bowl, mix 2 1/4 cups flour, sugar, cocoa, and baking soda with electric mixer on low speed. Add all remaining cake ingredients. Mix on low speed. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes or until creamy.
  • Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Run knife around edges to loosen. Remove to cooling racks and cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small saucepan, whisk 1/3 cup flour into almondmilk until smooth. Cook and whisk over medium-low heat until thick and bubbly. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat buttery sticks and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add small spoonfuls of the flour mixture and beat until blended. Scrape sides; add vanilla. Beat on high speed until thick and creamy.
  • Place 1 cake layer on cake plate, rounded side down. Spread frosting over cake. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Frost top and sides of cake. Store covered in refrigerator.

CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE



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The "red" makes sense, but what about the "velvet" in Red Velvet Cake's iconic name? Food historians say it was a common description during the Victorian era when the term described cakes that had an especially soft and "velvety" crumb. From the color to the crumb, this homemade Red Velvet Cake is a dessert classic. If you prefer cupcakes over cakes, our Classic Red Velvet Cake recipe works perfectly for that - check out our "Expert Tips" section for guidance.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bottle (1 oz) red food color
2 eggs
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms and sides of 3 (8- or 9-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium saucepan, mix 1/2 cup flour and 1 1/2 cups milk with whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until mixture is very thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour mixture by tablespoonfuls; beat on high speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Fill and frost cake, using 1 cup frosting between layers. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 800, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 10 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 52 g, TransFat 1 g

WALDORF ASTORIA RED VELVET CAKE



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This is the original red velvet cake recipe from the Waldorf Astoria. And its traditional icing which some people swear is the only frosting that should ever be used on a red velvet cake.

Provided by Wanda Simone

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup (or 1 stick) shortening or butter (softened)
1½ cups sugar
2 eggs (at room temperature)
2 Tablespoons liquid red food coloring
2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
2¼ cups cake flour
1 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup butter (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350° F
  • Beat the shortening (or butter), sugar, and eggs with the mixer until they are light and fluffy (2 to 3 minutes).
  • In a separate bowl, mix enough of the red food coloring with the cocoa powder to form a red-colored paste.
  • Add the food color/cocoa mixture to the shortening mixture and mix until combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  • Add ⅓ of the flour mixture to the shortening mixture and beat just until combined.
  • Then mix in ½ of the buttermilk.
  • Add the next ⅓ of the flour, followed by the other ½ of the buttermilk and then the last ⅓ of the flour, beating until combined between each addition.
  • Add vanilla, vinegar and baking soda to the shortening mixture in that order, mixing in between each addition.
  • Pour into 2 or 3 8-inch cake pans or 24 muffin tins.
  • Bake for 30 minutes for a cake, or 25 minutes for cupcakes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely before icing.
  • In a saucepan, stir together flour and milk making sure to get rid of any lumps.
  • Over medium heat, cook the flour and milk until very thick, stirring constantly.
  • Let cool completely.
  • In the meantime, beat the butter, vanilla and the confectioners' sugar together with the mixer until fluffy (2 to 3 minutes).
  • Add the flour mixture into the butter mixture together and beat until it is very fluffy. It should have a whipped cream texture when it is done.
  • Spread frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Or spread over the top of cupcakes with a knife.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 22.7 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Sodium 356 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Red Velvet Cake Recipe by Tasty image

This delectable, scarlet-hued cake is a classic for a reason. Layers of smooth cream cheese icing and rich red velvet cake will impress even the pickiest of guests.

Provided by Aleya Zenieris

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 20

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 ¾ cups cake flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk, or 1 cup whole milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 ½ teaspoons red food coloring
1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon McCormick® vanilla extract
¼ cup freshly brewed coffee
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
12 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon heavy cream
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons McCormick® vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease 2 8-inch cake pans with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Whisk to combine.
  • In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vinegar, and red food coloring.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together with an electric hand mixer on high speed until light, fluffy, and homogenous, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and beat on medium speed until incorporated. Add the vanilla and beat to incorporate.
  • Add ½ of the buttermilk mixture to the creamed butter and sugar. Beat on medium speed until well combined, 1-2 minutes. Add ½ of the dry ingredients and beat until well-combined, 1-2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining buttermilk and dry ingredients. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the coffee and beat until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before flipping the cakes out onto a wire rack, then let cool completely
  • While the cakes are cooling, make the cream cheese frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with an electric hand mixer on high speed until well combined and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Add the heavy cream, salt, and vanilla and mix to combine. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
  • Once cakes have cooled, trim off the domed tops, reserving the scraps. Cut each cake in half so you have 4 even layers.
  • Place 1 cake layer, cut-side up, on a cake stand. Spread an even layer of frosting over the cake. Place another cake layer cut-side down on top of the first layer, spreading another even layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining 2 layers. Spread a thin layer of frosting all over the sides and smooth out with an offset spatula or bench scraper. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, until the layer of frosting has hardened.
  • Frost the outside of the cake with a thick layer of frosting. Crumble the reserved cake scraps, then press into the frosting around the bottom of the cake.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!
  • RECIPE BY: Amanda Berrill

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728 calories, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 73 grams

RED VELVET CAKE



Red Velvet Cake image

This is similar to the original recipe that began the red velvet craze. It was developed by the Adams Extract company in Gonzales, Tex. The original recipe, popularized in the 1940s, called for butter flavoring and shortening and is usually iced with boiled milk, or ermine, frosting.

Provided by Kim Severson

Time 1h

Yield One 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup/115 grams butter, at room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons to prepare pans
3 tablespoons/20 grams cocoa powder, divided
1 1/2 cups/300 grams granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons/10 milliliters vanilla extract
2 tablespoons/30 milliliters red food coloring
1 teaspoon/6 grams salt
1 teaspoon/5 grams baking soda
2 1/2 cups/320 grams flour, sifted
1 cup/240 milliliters whole buttermilk
1 tablespoon/15 milliliters vinegar
Ermine icing (see recipe), or other fluffy white icing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare three 9-inch cake pans by buttering lightly and sprinkling with 1 tablespoon sifted cocoa powder, tapping pans to coat and discarding extra cocoa. (This recipe can also be made in 2 9-inch cake pans.)
  • Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time and beat vigorously until each is incorporated. Mix in vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, make a paste of the remaining 2 tablespoons cocoa and the food coloring. Blend into butter mixture.
  • Sift together remaining dry ingredients. Alternating in 2 batches each, add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture. In the last batch of buttermilk, mix in the vinegar before adding to the batter. Mix until blended.
  • Divide batter among 3 pans and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a rack completely.
  • To assemble, remove 1 cake from its pan and place flat side down on a serving platter. Drop about 1 cup of icing onto cake and, using a flat spatula, spread evenly over top. Remove the second cake from its pan. Place flat side down on top of first layer. Use remaining frosting to cover top and sides of cake.

WALDORF-ASTORIA RED VELVET CAKE



Waldorf-Astoria Red Velvet Cake image

Make and share this Waldorf-Astoria Red Velvet Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by troyh

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 ounces red food coloring
2 tablespoons cocoa (heaping)
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter (must be butter)

Steps:

  • Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
  • Make a paste of food coloring and cocoa.
  • Add to creamed mixture.
  • Add buttermilk alternating with flour and salt.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Add soda to vinegar, and blend into the batter.
  • Pour into 3 or 4 greased and floured 8" cake pans.
  • Bake at 350°F for 24-30 minutes.
  • Split layers fill and frost with the following frosting.
  • Frosting: Add milk to flour slowly, avoiding lumps.
  • Cook flour and milk until very thick, stirring constantly.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cream sugar, butter and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Add to cooked mixture.
  • Beat, high speed, until very fluffy.
  • Looks and tastes like whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 478, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 42.8, Protein 5

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling later on.
  • Properly Creaming Butter and Sugar: Creaming butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for a successful cake. This process incorporates air into the mixture, which helps the cake rise and gives it a tender crumb.
  • Gradually Add Eggs: Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the mixture from curdling.
  • Sift Flour: Sifting the flour before measuring it helps to incorporate air and remove any lumps, ensuring a smooth batter.
  • Gently Fold Dry Ingredients: When adding the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, use a spatula to gently fold them in until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Proper Baking Temperature: Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking the cake. This will help ensure even baking and prevent the cake from over or under-baking.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Always use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

The Classic Waldorf Red Cake is a delicious and beautiful cake that is perfect for any special occasion. With its moist red velvet layers, creamy cream cheese frosting, and vibrant red raspberry filling, this cake is sure to impress your guests. By following the tips and instructions provided in this recipe, you can easily create a stunning and delicious cake that everyone will love. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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