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Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake Slice

Original Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Looking for the perfect dessert? The Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake is a showstopper with smooth frosting and a rich, velvety texture!  

Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake Original, Original Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake Recipe, Red Velvet Cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Author momma lew

Ingredients

Red Velvet Cake Recipe

  • 1/2 cup Crisco shortening
  • 2 oz red food coloring
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsbp vinegar
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Ermine Frosting

  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Cream shortening and sugar, add coloring, add eggs one at a time, beat well after each.

  2. Sift flour, salt and cocoa together three times.

  3. Add alternately with buttermilk. Then add vanilla and beat well.

  4. Dissolve baking soda in vinegar, use a cup as it will foam. Fold into cake batter. Do not Stir.

  5. Divide batter into two pans that are greased but not floured. 

  6. Bake for 30 to 35 min. at 350 degrees and cool on a cooling rack. 

  7. To make the icing, cook together 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup flour and 1 cup milk (add very slowly to prevent lumping).

  8. Cook until thick, and then cool.

  9. Cream together 1 cup shortening (Crisco), 1 cup sugar, beat until fluffy.

  10. Add cooled flour mixture with 2 teaspoons vanilla. 

  11. Crumb coat the cake by spreading a thin layer of frosting and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes and then frost the whole cake with the creamy frosting. 

Recipe Notes