Red Cake

By á-6659

Ingredients

• Frosting:
• 3/4 c shortening
• 2 1/4 c sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 1-oz bottles red food coloring
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tsp cocoa
• 1 1/2 c buttermilk
• 3 1/2 c flour
• 1 1/2 tsp vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 1 c milk
• 2 sticks butter
• 1 c granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.

Add beaten eggs; set aside.

Empty food coloring into small mixing bowl.

Refill each bottle with water, and add to food coloring.

Mix cocoa in with food coloring; add the mixture to the shortening.

Blend in buttermilk and vanilla; alternating with flour and salt.

Beat thoroughly.

Fold in vinegar and baking soda.

Bake in three greased and floured layer pans for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

Frosting:
Combine flour and milk and cook until thick.

Cover with wax paper and cool.

Cream remaining ingredients and add cooled mixture; beat until smooth.