Red Velvet Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 oz. red food coloring
2 Tbsp. instant cocoa powder (Nestle)
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Mix food coloring and cocoa and set aside.
Cream together shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and coloring.
Beat 10 minutes. Add buttermilk.
Slowly add flour then salt and vanilla.
Mix vinegar and soda.
Add to batter mixing lightly by hand.
Pour into two 9-inch greased and floured cake pans or a 9 x 13-inch sheet pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.