Red Velvet Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 oz. red food coloring
2 Tbsp. cocoa
2 1/2 c. plain flour
1 scant table salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. butter flavoring

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
Make a paste with coloring and cocoa.
Add to mixture.
Add salt and flour with buttermilk and vanilla.
Alternately add soda and vinegar.
Don't beat hard, just blend.
Bake 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Bake in two 8-inch pans, greased and floured.