WALDORF ASTORIA RED CAKE & WALDORF ICING
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...
Provided by Billie Neal
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 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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Ferna Baby girl
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. I've had better red velvet cakes before.
mr wanji
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the icing was very good.
Jonatan Ricalde
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Manju Chy
[email protected]I highly recommend this cake to anyone who loves red velvet cake. It's sure to be a hit!
Shawn Hicks
[email protected]The Waldorf icing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so smooth and creamy.
Saucyy Beans
[email protected]I've tried other red velvet cake recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cake is so moist and fluffy.
AHS Blaze 09
[email protected]I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's perfect for people who don't like overly sweet desserts.
M khizar
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it looks so impressive when it's finished. I'm always getting compliments on it.
Noenzaa Dreyer
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.
Okedare Favour
[email protected]I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. The Waldorf icing is what really makes it special. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Haward Wayne
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The combination of the red velvet cake and the Waldorf icing was perfect. I'll be using this recipe as my Christmas dessert from now on!