American Beauty Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 oz. red food coloring
3 Tbsp. Nestle Quik
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. white vinegar
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Mix food coloring and Nestle Quik; let stand.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and food coloring mixture.
Beat very well.
Add remaining ingredients except vinegar and baking soda.
Beat at medium speed 2 to 3 minutes.
Dissolve soda in vinegar and add to mixture and mix by hand.
Pour into 2 (8-inch) greased pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.