Astoria Cake

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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

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

667 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 33.7g 43% DV
Carbs 67.2g 24% DV
Fiber 10g 36% DV
Sugar 8.6g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16642.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 951mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 143.8mg 11% DV
Iron 6.4mg 36% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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