Red "Waldorf Astoria" Cake Recipe

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

Servings: persons

1/2 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 oz. red food coloring
2 oz. cocoa
2 1/4 c. cake flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. vinegar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans; set aside.
3
With a mixer, cream Crisco and sugar; add eggs.
4
Make a paste of food coloring and cocoa; add to sugar mixture.
5
Sift together flour and salt.
6
Add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture.
7
Add vanilla.
8
Remove from mixer; sprinkle baking soda and vinegar over top of batter.
9
Fold very gently into batter until completely mixed together.
10
Bake at 350u00b0 for 40 minutes. When cooled, frost with White Fluffy Frosting.

1379

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

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: 1/2 c. Crisco, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 2 eggs, 2 oz. red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Red "Waldorf Astoria" Cake 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 "Waldorf Astoria" Cake

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