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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Xuseen Cabdi123
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the Waldorf icing was too sweet.
Aneven Eleven
[email protected]I've tried other red velvet cake recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The Waldorf icing is the perfect complement to the cake.
Willie Willie
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the Waldorf icing.
Sara Sayed
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this cake again.
Momin Baba
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry and the Waldorf icing was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Aashika Ashika
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The Waldorf icing is the perfect finishing touch.
BLESSING EMMANUEL
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out so pretty. The Waldorf icing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good cake.
Paige Coughran
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of red velvet cake. But I'm so glad I did! This cake is amazing. The Waldorf icing is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Julius Preng
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it.
AR C
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so moist and delicious. The Waldorf icing is the perfect complement to the cake.
Rijwan Manihar
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist red cake and the creamy Waldorf icing. I will definitely be making this again.