Red Velvet Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 heaping Tbsp. cocoa
1 c. buttermilk*
2 1/4 c. cake flour
1/4 c. red food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. vinegar

Preparation

*Substitute for buttermilk 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar.