Rich And Delicious Red Velvet Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in cocoa and red food coloring.
Sift together flour and salt. Add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture.
Sprinkle soda over batter; pour vinegar and vanilla over batter and stir until well blended.