Waldorf Red Velvet Cake and Frosting Recipe

Name: Waldorf Red Velvet Cake and Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose sifted 2 to 3 times; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup food coloring red; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 cup milk; 5 teaspoons flour, all-purpose; 1 cup butter; 1 cup sugar powdered, sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose sifted 2 to 3 times
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup food coloring red
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup milk
5 teaspoons flour, all-purpose
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar powdered, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
CAKE: Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
2
Add eggs and beat for 1 minute.
3
Add salt; beat.
4
Add vanilla and food coloring to buttermilk.
5
Alternate adding flour and milk mixtures to batter.
6
Combine soda and vinegar in cup and add to cake batter.
7
Bake in two 9 inch cake pans at 350F (180C) F for 25 to 30 minutes.
8
Cool on cake racks.
9
FROSTING: Cook milk and flour until thick; cool in fridge.
10
Beat butter, sugar and vanilla with mixer.
11
Add flour and milk mixture a little at a time (make ahead of cake so that it has plenty of time to cool).
12
Beat well.

1727

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

196

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Waldorf Red Velvet Cake and Frosting 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 Red Velvet Cake and Frosting

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