Red Velvet Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. Crisco
2 eggs
1 tsp. butter flavoring
3 Tbsp. cocoa
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 oz. red coloring
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. vinegar

Preparation

Cream the shortening, sugar, eggs and flavorings.
Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring.
Add first mixture.
Alternate flour and buttermilk.
Add soda and salt.
Add vinegar; beat until blended well.
Bake in three layers at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.