Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake

Name: Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup (or 1 stick) shortening or butter (softened); 1½ cups sugar; 2 eggs (at room temperature); 2 Tablespoons liquid red food coloring; 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 2¼ cups cake flour; 1 cup buttermilk (at room temperature); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 Tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup butter (softened); 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

This is the original red velvet cake recipe from the Waldorf Astoria. And its traditional icing which some people swear is the only frosting that should ever be used on a red velvet cake.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:34:19 GMT