Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake Recipe

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

Servings: persons

1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. solid shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. cocoa powder
2 oz. red food coloring
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. cake flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Mix vinegar and soda in a small cup and let stand.
3
Cream sugar, shortening and eggs.
4
Make a paste of the cocoa and a little food color.
5
Add to creamed mixture, then add rest of coloring.
6
Add buttermilk, salt and cake flour alternately, then add the vanilla.
7
Stir the soda and vinegar, then add.
8
Mix well and pour into two oiled 8-inch layer pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.
9
Cool and split each layer in half. Spread icing between layers and on top and sides.

1406

kcal

Calories

Fat

207

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 tsp. vinegar, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 c. solid shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet 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.

Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake

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