Red Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 oz. red food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. cocoa
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. white vinegar

Preparation

Mix vinegar and soda and set aside.
Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs.
Add a little food coloring to cocoa to make a paste.
Add to creamed mixture with rest of coloring.
Add flour and salt, alternating with milk.
Add vanilla, then vinegar and soda.
Beat well.
Use 2 (8-inch) round pans (greased and floured).
Bake 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.
When cooked, split to make 4 layers.