Phyllis' Red Velvet Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. soda
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
2 oz. red food coloring
1 Tbsp. vinegar
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. butter flavoring
2 1/4 c. plain flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
Make a paste with food coloring and cocoa and add to the mixture.
Add salt and flour with buttermilk and flavorings.
Alternately add soda and vinegar and don't beat hard, just blend.