Astoria Cake

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugar until light.
  2. 2
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.
  3. 3
    Make a paste of cocoa, coloring and water; add to the creamed mixture.
  4. 4
    Add salt and flour alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
  5. 5
    Add vanilla last, then mix soda with vinegar and add to the mixture.
  6. 6
    Do not beat at this stage; just fold gently until blended.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

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