Red Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 oz. red food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. cocoa (sweet)
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. cake flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vinegar

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
Make a paste of coloring and cocoa; add to shortening mixture.
Add milk alternately with flour and salt.
Add vanilla.
Fold in vinegar and soda (made in a paste).
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes in 2 nine-inch layer pans.