Red Velvet Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter flavoring
1 1/2 oz. bottle red color
3 Tbsp. cocoa (level)
2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and flavors.
Make paste of cocoa and food coloring; add to first mixture.
Alternately add flour and buttermilk.
Mix soda and vinegar in small bowl; add to batter and blend.
Bake in 3 (9 or 10-inch) pans for 20 to 25 minutes at 350\u00b0. Let cool completely.
Cover with frosting.