Red Velvet Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening until light.
Add eggs.
Sift flour, salt and cocoa; add alternately with buttermilk and 2 ounces red food color.
Mix well.
Fold in vinegar and soda mixture.
Do not beat.
Pour into 2 (8-inch) greased pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.