Waldorf Astoria Red Cake

Description

My mom used to make this when I was little. It is a very rich and elegant cake. The frosting is very unusual tasting in that it is almost like a custard.

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 ounces red food coloring
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: 20