Red Velvet Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs.
Beat well.
Sift flour, salt and cocoa 3 times. Mix with buttermilk; add vanilla and red coloring.
Fold in soda and vinegar.
Do not beat.
Makes 2 layers.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes in greased and floured pans.