Red Cake Waldorf Astoria Recipe

Name: Red Cake Waldorf Astoria
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/4 c. red food coloring; 2 heaping Tbsp. cocoa; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 1/4 c. flour; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. soda; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. red food coloring
2 heaping Tbsp. cocoa
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 Tbsp. vinegar
2 eggs

1
Cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add eggs and beat.
3
Make a paste of food coloring and cocoa and add to creamed mixture.
4
Add buttermilk alternately with sifted flour and salt.
5
Add vanilla. Mix soda and vinegar, then add to mixture, blending only.
6
Bake around 30 minutes at 350u00b0 in 2 (8 or 9-inch) pans greased and floured.
7
Cool on rack.
8
Split layers in two to make 4 layers.

1460

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1/4 c. red food coloring, 2 heaping Tbsp. cocoa, and more.

Yes, Red Cake Waldorf Astoria falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Red Cake Waldorf Astoria

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