Grandma's Red Velvet Cake

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This is not a sacred Grandmother recipe handed down from generation to generation. This is the original Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet cake. The recipe was purchased by a lady for $400.00, 40 years ago. She passed the recipe onto everyone she knew and they in turn did the same. My mother made this cake when I was in grade school and now I make it every Christmas for gifts.
It is a great recipe, but not from Sunnys Grandmother!

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I really have to thank Sunny for getting the "roux" frosting from her grandmother. These are the "old school" recipes that often die with the cook, because the recipe is her claim to fame and doesn't want to spill the secret. Things like these are a very precious thing to have, especially since it's an heirloom! The younger generations need to know about the cooking styles of their grandmothers, and this frosting recipe was not even covered by my very wonderful and talented chef instructor when I was in school, working for my certification as a professonal pastry chef years ago. I love these kinds of recipes, and collect them for my use. Thank you Sunny for bringing it to a new generation of bakers. Red Velvet cake is one of a few of my favorite layer cakes, and I can't wait to use the frosting when I make them as cupcakes. I agree with the poster that commented that cream cheese frosting is great, but maybe not always on a red velvet cake.

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I made this today and it is certainly impressive. It is very tall and I would recommend cooling the frosting to room temperature in order for it to bond together better. The cake and frosting go very well together but due to the height of the finished product I don't think it would travel very well by this 'stacked' method. I made the cooked frosting similar to a white saude, and it is absolutely wonderful..

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for Brooke, and anyone who wants to try a great frosting- i simply call it"mom's
no fail frosting. " 2 1/2 tablespoons of flour into small saucepan with 1/2 cup of
milk and bring to a bubble stage(about 10 minutes,cool. Cream 1/2 cup of
shortening,1/2 cup of sugar,1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
extract and add to the paste then fold in 1 cup of confectioner sugar(can add
any nuts. you won't believe that this never dries out or "crusts" and our family
has used this recipe for decades!

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I am from the South and I have NEVER had a Red Velvet Cake without Cocoa...Clearly, it's the only way to Go! I can't wait to try this Recipe! Red Velvet Cake is my all-time favorite dessert! Keep up the Good Work Sunny! I love your show!! :-

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I JUST SAW THE SHOW AND THE CAKE LOOKS AMAZING. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE ICING SHE MADE. ALSO I WAS WONDERING IF SONNY IS PREGNANT.

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My recipe that was handed down to me does not call for cocoa, therefore easier to make and a bright red in color. There is also a secret ingredient that I dont see anyone using. If you would like the recipe and see a picture, go to sandiesgalley.com. This is a good cake if you want chocolate.

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Coming from a family - with roots in the south... Red Velvet cake is, hands-down, my favorite cake. However, I can not tell you how frustrating it is when I go to look for the "traditional roux" icing... and all you find is the cream-cheese version instead - I applaud Sunny for listening to her Grandmother.

Let me say this... I enjoy cream-cheese icing - have nothing against it. But it has it's place -did someone say Carrot cake? :

A warning - the roux icing is tricky. period. It's not as easy as cream cheese and it takes a lot more patience. But... the roux icing is the perfect compliment to Red Velvet cake. Delish!